Careers at 42Gears

Associate- Product Security

Full Time
Bengaluru, India

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Role type

Full Time

Location

Bengaluru, India

Role Details

Location: Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

Relevant Experience: 0-1 year

About the role

Our Cybersecurity team is expanding its Product Security function to offer VAPT as a service and SBOM as a service. You will join as an entry-level engineer, work under senior security engineers, and learn on the job. No prior industry experience is needed. We provide the training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in security testing (VAPT) of web applications, APIs and mobile applications.
  • Help generate and review Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) and check software components for known vulnerabilities.
  • Reproduce and document security findings with clear steps and remediation advice.
  • Support the preparation of VAPT and SBOM reports.
  • Write small scripts to automate repetitive security checks.
  • Keep track of new vulnerabilities and security advisories relevant to our products.

Eligibility

  • B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline (final-year students for internships, and recent graduates).
  • Good coding fundamentals in any language (Python, Java, JavaScript or similar).
  • Basic understanding of computer networks, operating systems and web technologies.

Good to have

  • Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, or an academic interest in Cybersecurity / Information Security.
  • Familiarity with common security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap or OWASP ZAP.
  • Awareness of the OWASP Top 10.
  • Practice on platforms like TryHackMe, Hack The Box or CTFs, or a relevant course or certification.

Skills we value

  • Eagerness to learn and curiosity about how systems can break.
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.

What you will gain

  • Internal training and a dedicated mentor.
  • Hands-on exposure to real VAPT and SBOM projects.
  • Career path in Application Security, VAPT or Software Supply Chain Security.