Application Security Engineer II - IN ( Night Shift)

Position Overview:In this role, you will support Rackspace's application security program by implementing and maintaining security testing capabilities, including static and dynamic application security testing, assisting with application penetration testing, and supporting our bug bounty program. You will work closely with development teams to identify, report, and help remediate security vulnerabilities across our application portfolio. Work Location:  100% remote from within IndiaShift: India Night Shift

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-4 years in the information security field
• Experience working with application security, security testing, or DevSecOps practices
• Working knowledge of the SDLC, security concepts, and vulnerability assessment methodologies
• Hands-on experience with or understanding of programming and scripting languagesincluding one or more of the following: Python, Java, Node.js, Go, Ruby, PHP; databases such as SQL; and related tools such as Github, Gitlab, Jenkins, and CircleCI
• Understanding of common vulnerabilities, remediation approaches, and industry-standard classification schemes (CVE, CWE, CVSS, OWASP Top 10)
• Familiarity with relevant compliance regulations, such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA
• Passion for security and eagerness to learn about new technologies and emerging security vulnerabilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute application security testing using both automated tools and manual testing techniques on web applications, APIs, containers, and other software components
• Configure, maintain, and operate SAST, DAST, and other application security testing tools
• Analyze and triage security findings, documenting clear remediation guidance for development teams
• Support the vulnerability reporting process and track findings through to resolution
• Assist with triage and validation of external vulnerability disclosures and bug bounty reports
• Contribute to the development and documentation of application security processes and standards
• Participate in security code reviews and threat modeling exercises
• Help track and report metrics for application security program health
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines
• Stay current with application security trends, tools, and best practices
• Support time-sensitive security events as needed under guidance of senior team members

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.Tech/BE/B.Sc) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• At least one security certification such as:
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CompTIA Security+
• eWPT (eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester)
• GIAC certifications (GWAPT, GSEC)
• Offensive Security certifications (OSCP, OSWE)
• (ISC)² certifications (SSCP, CC)
• EC-Council certifications (CEH, ECSA)

About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.