Vice President, Application Security

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Vice President, Application Security leads Saviynt's application security function, driving AI‑enabled testing, cloud and container security, and executive‑level risk communication. This senior security leader mentors senior testers, defines offensive roadmaps, and partners with architecture, engineering, and customers.

Role Snapshot

• Lead enterprise Application Security function
• Drive AI‑powered offensive testing strategy
• Mentor senior and principal penetration testers
• Advise architecture, engineering, and DevOps on secure design
• Define offensive security roadmap and toolset
• Engage with customers on application security issues

Must-Have Requirements

• Penetration testing
• Web application security
• API security
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
• Kubernetes/Container security
• penetration testing
• offensive security
• cloud security
• Kubernetes security
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Nice-to-Have Signals

• OSCP certification or equivalent
• OSCP certification
• OSCP or equivalent

Work Setup

• Location: Bengaluru, India
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance
• Coding test

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead advanced white‑box penetration testing of web applications and APIs
• Perform comprehensive security assessments of AWS and Azure cloud infrastructures and Kubernetes clusters
• Define and execute the offensive security roadmap, adopting cutting‑edge testing techniques and tools
• Advise architecture, engineering, and DevOps teams on secure design patterns and remediation strategies
• Design multi‑stage attack simulations targeting LLMs and AI‑integrated systems
• Drive selection, customization, and deployment of best‑in‑class security tools, including proprietary frameworks
• Present executive‑level security findings to senior leadership and deep‑technical teams
• Mentor senior and principal penetration testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong communication skills for senior and technical audiences
• Proven ability to influence engineering practices with shift‑left security controls
• Experience mentoring senior security talent
• Comfortable engaging directly with customers on security matters