Job Description

Job Title: TECHNICAL LEAD - LEAD

Company: Happiest Minds

Years of Experience: 5 – 8 years

Location: Dubai

Role Type: Full-Time Role

Salary: Competitive / As per industry standards

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline with proven experience in Application Security Assessments and VAPT.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Application Security Consultant to perform comprehensive security assessments across web, mobile, and API applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in manual and automated testing, code reviews, and VAPT methodologies, ensuring applications are secure against modern-day threats and aligned with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct manual and automated Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) for web, API, and thick-client applications, addressing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Perform manual source code reviews to identify insecure coding practices.
• Execute mobile application VAPT (static and dynamic analysis).
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to validate and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Perform vulnerability assessments (VA) and configuration reviews of infrastructure components.
• Support container, Docker, and cloud security audits as needed.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to both technical and business stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging security threats, tools, and methodologies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience in Application Security and VAPT.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, web application security, and secure coding practices.
• Experience in manual and automated DAST tools (Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, etc.).
• Proficiency in mobile application testing (static and dynamic).
• Working knowledge of infrastructure VAPT, Docker/container security, and cloud security reviews (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools, API security testing, and manual exploit validation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact.
• Preferred Certifications: CEH, OSCP, CRTP, or equivalent industry-recognized credentials.