{"id":532,"date":"2025-05-29T22:09:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T22:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wazirx-security-engineer\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T22:09:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T22:09:04","slug":"wazirx-security-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wazirx-security-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"WazirX &#8211; Security Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Security Engineer (Individual Contributor)<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience: 6-10 years<span class=\"br\"><\/span>About WazirX:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>At WazirX, we&#8217;re not just building software \u2013 we&#8217;re pioneering the future of finance. As a young, passion-driven company at the cusp of the crypto revolution, we&#8217;re looking for innovative thinkers and relentless creators who align with our mission of making crypto accessible to all Indians. If joining a vibrant team of top talent, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the industry through constant learning and breakthrough ideas excites you, WazirX is where you belong.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>About the Role:<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>WazirX is looking for a skilled Security Engineer with expertise in securing web and mobile applications, as well as identifying vulnerabilities across both application and infrastructure layers. This role is perfect for someone with a \u201chacker mindset\u201d who enjoys uncovering vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and committed to enhancing the security of our platforms by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on web applications, APIs, infrastructure, and cloud environments to identify high-risk vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Simulate attacker methods on both our applications and infrastructure to expose and assess real-world risks, developing realistic exploitation scenarios.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities in both application and infrastructure components.<\/li>\n<li>Provide actionable recommendations for improving application and infrastructure security and assist teams in implementing these enhancements.<\/li>\n<li>Stay current on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors across application and infrastructure domains.<\/li>\n<li>Develop secure coding, configuration, and deployment practices across both applications and infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li>Document security findings clearly, ensuring that both technical and non-technical audiences understand the issues and solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Skills &#038; Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience: 6-10 years in a Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, or similar role focused on both application and infrastructure security.<\/li>\n<li>Certifications: Relevant certifications in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or security engineering are highly desirable.<\/li>\n<li>Technical Expertise: Proficient in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across web applications and infrastructure, including common attack vectors such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), insecure configurations, and network misconfigurations.<\/li>\n<li>Programming &#038; Scripting: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PHP).<\/li>\n<li>Tools: Experience with security tools for both applications and infrastructure, including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, AWS Security Hub, and similar tools for cloud and network security.<\/li>\n<li>Cloud &#038; Infrastructure Knowledge: Familiarity with security best practices for AWS and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).<\/li>\n<li>Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated, thrives on independent research, and continuously seeks out new challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Team Impact: Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a strong ability to advocate for security and influence cross-functional teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Preferred Requirements:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular engagement in bug bounty programs or responsible disclosure programs in personal time, with proven success in reporting vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in securing infrastructure environments, cloud networks, and virtualized systems.<\/li>\n<li>A track record of independent security projects and active participation in security communities.<\/li>\n<li>Passion for fostering a proactive security culture across both application and infrastructure teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Why WazirX? <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work from Anywhere: As a remote-first company, we believe great work can happen from anywhere. Enjoy the flexibility to work from wherever you feel most productive and supported.<\/li>\n<li>Shape the Future of Crypto: Be at the forefront of the crypto revolution, working on groundbreaking projects that redefine financial freedom for millions.<\/li>\n<li>Own your role &#038; push the envelope: We&#8217;re a fast-growing company that encourages every team member to take on responsibility, push boundaries, and continuously learn. Your growth is as important to us as our own.<\/li>\n<li>Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team that is on a mission to make crypto accessible to every Indian. You&#8217;ll collaborate with creative thinkers and driven problem-solvers united by a shared mission.<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility and Autonomy: We trust our team to take ownership. With our flexible culture, you&#8217;ll have the autonomy to work in a way that suits you, with the resources and support you need to succeed.<\/li>\n<li>Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with the latest tools and technologies, contributing to a product that&#8217;s built on a foundation of innovation and scalability.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative Environment: At WazirX, great ideas come from every corner. You&#8217;ll work closely with cross-functional teams to bring your ideas to life and make a visible impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.co.in\/jobad\/in2794de80c41de823734a3c24432b2ed9?affid=0852fd5db5a52cbcd75bf945aa534932\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security Engineer (Individual Contributor) Experience: 6-10 years About WazirX: At WazirX, we&#8217;re not just building software \u2013 we&#8217;re pioneering the future of finance. As a young, passion-driven company at the cusp of the crypto revolution, we&#8217;re looking for innovative thinkers and relentless creators who align with our mission of making crypto accessible to all Indians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-532","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-php-jobs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pgs0IK-8A","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/532","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=532"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/532\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=532"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=532"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobsinindia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=532"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}