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JOB POST: Technical Analyst – Application Security at Fidelity International Bangalore [Hybrid, Full-Time, Experience of 2-3 years]: Apply Now

Varun Guleria

May 7, 2025
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Applications are invited for the role of Technical Analyst – Application Security at Fidelity International Bangalore. Apply Now!

About Fidelity International

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services and retirement expertise to more than 2.9 million customers globally. As a privately held, purpose-driven company with a 50-year heritage, we think generationally and invest for the long term. Operating in more than 25 locations and with $893.2 billion* in total assets, our clients range from central banks, sovereign wealth funds, large corporates, financial institutions, insurers, and wealth managers, to private individuals.

About the Job

The Global Cyber & Information Security (GCIS) department is a part of the Global Technology department. The Technology function globally provides IT services to the Fidelity International business. These include development and support of business applications that underpin our revenue, operational, compliance, finance, legal, marketing and customer service functions.

The broader organisation incorporates Applications, and Infrastructure services that the FIL relies on to operate on a day to day basis including data centre, networks, proximity services, security, voice, incident management and remediation.

As Technical Analyst, one would be responsible to understand technical and architectural implementation. Use this understanding to conduct the Design, Code review and Penetration Testing. The role will involve working closely with development groups to securely design, develop and implement services and components.

This role demands interaction with development groups, Enterprise Architecture, Information Security Officer (ISO) and vendors. Aim is to ensure applications are compliant with FIL Information Security Standards.

Role

Review Software applications for potential security vulnerabilities by conducting application security reviews i.e. Requirements review, Code Review, Software Composition Analysis, Penetration testing (Ethical Hacking), Vendor Risk Assessment.
Liaise with Developers, Architects, Project Managers and Vendors to understand the working of an application, how effectively they are implemented and where security mechanisms are employed.
Understand the business requirements, evaluate potential products / solutions and provide technical recommendations.
Be “hands on” with technology and to contribute to the design, development and support of projects with the Security recommendations.
Review design and development artefacts to ensure security quality in the products being developed.
Evolve security review processes in accordance with Information Security Standards and market best practices.
Protect Fidelity information assets by promoting the understanding and acceptance of Information Security Policy and Standards.

Qualifications and Experience

2-3 years of conducting application security assessments i.e. Code Review and Penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) and Vendor Risk Assessment.
Knowledge of attack vectors from OWASP, WASC and mitigation of the same, open-source software security assessment tools.
Knowledge of web technologies (Java/J2EE/Struts/ .NET / PHP / Java Script etc.).
Good understanding of HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, TLS, SFTP Protocols
Working knowledge of Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Working knowledge of executing source code analysers to unearth security vulnerabilities in the source code
Run and analyse security Penetration testing and pinpoint security issues and suggest mitigations.
Capable of understanding end user requirements from security perspective
Sound business and technical acumen.

Preferred

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Understanding of emerging technologies and corresponding security threats
Self-motivated, flexible, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Benefits

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here.