Implement and improve the vulnerability management lifecycle, ensuring our entire tech stack is free from known vulnerabilities/CVEs
Continuously scan, monitor, and patch OSS dependencies to mitigate supply chain risks and enforce best practices for dependency management
Work closely with engineering teams to integrate state-of-the-art SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline to detect and remediate vulnerabilities early
Define and maintain best practices for secure coding to ensure all code developed by Glean engineers is free from vulnerabilities
Ensure secure posture in SDLC by securing designs, conducting secure code reviews and penetration testing the features
Develop automated security validation tests to enforce vulnerability-free deployments across the stack
Lead the adoption and, if necessary, develop custom security solutions to manage and mitigate security risks at scale
Provide security guidance, training, and mentorship to engineering teams to foster a security-first culture at Glean

BA/BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)
3+ years of experience in application security and vulnerability management
Deep understanding of software security vulnerabilities, including CVEs, OWASP Top 10, and supply chain risks
Deep understanding security design principles including but not limited to authentication, authorisation, RBAC, database security
Experience with SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Snyk, GitHub Dependabot, Trivy, Clair, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
Strong familiarity with package managers (npm, pip, Maven, Go modules) and securing open-source dependencies
Coding experience in languages such as Go, Python, Java, or C++ to develop security test cases and tooling
Hands-on experience with cloud-native security best practices across AWS, GCP, or Azure
Knowledge of container security, Kubernetes security, and securing microservices architectures
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive security adoption within engineering teams
A strong proactive approach to security, identifying risks before they become problems
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to balance security with performance and usability
Experience working in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments where security is a shared responsibility
Passion for open-source security and keeping up with the latest trends in software vulnerability management

Hybrid — Bangalore

This role is hybrid (3 days a week in our Bangalore office)
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse company
We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race

Glean is hiring an Application Security Engineer