Application Security Specialist
Ramboll · Chennai, , India · On-site
Posted Sep 22, 2026
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Application Security Specialist India
Are you motivated by turning complex security and compliance risks into clear, decision‑ready insights? Do you want to work at the intersection of information security, data compliance and governance in a global organisation? Are you looking to make a tangible impact on how a leading consultancy manages cyber and data‑related risks?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Information Security and Data Compliance department
Your new role
The Application Security Specialist operates at the intersection of Information Security and Assurance (ISA) and DevSecOps, ensuring that application security is embedded, measurable, and compliant across Ramboll’s global digital landscape and application development.
This role focuses on integrating security into engineering workflows while aligning with enterprise security frameworks such as ISO 12207 /ISO/IEC 27001 / CIS 18 and industry best practices like OWASP.
The Application Security specialist is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities in applications throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This role works closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure secure coding practices and compliance with organizational and industry standards. You will work closely with RAMTECH, data compliance, regulatory and business teams.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Alignment & Assurance
•Translate security policies into actionable technical controls for development teams
•Ensure alignment with:
    ISO/IEC 27001
    CIS Critical Security Controls
    OWASP Top 10
•Support internal/external audits by providing application security evidence andmetrics
•Contribute to risk registers, control effectiveness reviews, and exception handling
DevSecOps Enablement
•Embed application security controls into CI/CD pipelines across business units
•Drive adoption of security-by-design and shift-left security practices
•Integrate and manage tools for:
         oSAST, DAST, SCA, Secrets Scanning
•Partner with DevOps teams to standardize secure pipelines globally
Confidential.
Application Risk Management
• Perform risk-based vulnerability assessments and prioritize remediation
• Align risk ratings aligned with Cyber and Information security risk methodology
• Track remediation SLAs and report on risk posture to CISO office.
• Conduct threat modeling for critical applications and digital solutions
Security Testing & Validation
• Oversee and/or perform:
     o Secure code reviews
     o Penetration testing (manual & automated)
• Validate vulnerability fixes and ensure closure meets compliance requirements
• Establish baseline security requirements for all applications
Developer Security Advisory
• Act as a security champion enabler…