Security Engineer

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are looking for a Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate security controls across applications, infrastructure, and cloud as part of our Security Practice.

• Role: Security Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

• Design, deploy, and operate security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud.
• Perform vulnerability management – scanning, triage, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
• Implement and tune security tooling and integrate it into engineering workflows.
• Support incident detection and response and harden systems against threats.
• Conduct security reviews and recommend improvements to posture.
• Document standards, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Between 5 to 8 years of experience in security engineering.
• Hands-on experience in security engineering across multiple domains.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, hardening, and security controls.
• Knowledge of cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, and operating system security.
• Scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash) for security tasks.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, OWASP).
• Relevant certifications (Security+, CEH, cloud security) are a plus.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”

Security,DevSecOps,Java