Senior Security Lead / Security Architect

Lead and manage a team of security testers across multiple projects.

Define and implement security testing strategies for Web, Mobile, APIs, and MCP-based applications.

Perform and oversee security assessments including: MCP Security Testing

Web Application Penetration Testing

Mobile Application Security Testing (Android & iOS)

API Security Testing

Secure Code Review

Threat Modeling

Review MCP architecture, connector integrations, tool invocation mechanisms, and AI-agent interactions for security risks.

Identify vulnerabilities related to: Prompt Injection

Tool Poisoning

Unauthorized Tool Access

Data Leakage

Excessive Permissions

Authentication & Authorization Flaws

Insecure Context Sharing

AI Agent Abuse Scenarios

Conduct security reviews for AI/LLM-enabled applications and MCP ecosystems.

Provide remediation recommendations and work closely with development and architecture teams.

Prepare security assessment reports and executive-level risk summaries.

Participate in customer discussions, audits, and security governance meetings.

Mentor and guide junior security testers and security engineers.

Required Skills

MCP & AI Security

Strong hands-on experience in MCP (Model Context Protocol) Security Testing.

Understanding of MCP architecture, MCP servers, clients, tools, prompts, and resources.

Experience identifying AI and MCP-specific security risks.

Experience testing AI Agents, Copilot solutions, Agentic workflows, RAG systems, and LLM integrations.

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications and AI Security best practices.

Application Security

Web Application Security Testing.

Mobile Application Security Testing (Android/iOS).

API Security Testing.

Secure Code Review.

Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment.

Authentication, Authorization, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML.

Security Tools

Burp Suite Enterprise/Professional.

OWASP ZAP.

MobSF. Appknox

Snyk, Checkmarx, Veracode, Fortify or equivalent SAST tools.

Postman, Swagger.

SIEM and vulnerability management platforms.

Security Standards

OWASP Top 10.

OWASP API Security Top 10.

OWASP Mobile Top 10.

OWASP LLM Top 10.

NIST Secure Development Framework.

PCI-DSS, SOC2, ISO 27001 awareness.

Leadership Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of 4–5 security professionals.

Drive resource planning, estimations, and project execution.

Establish security testing frameworks, processes, and governance.

Conduct technical reviews and support practice development initiatives.

Support presales, solutioning, and client presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.

Security certifications such as: CISSP

OSCP

CEH

GWAPT

CompTIA Security+

GIAC Certifications

Experience working with enterprise AI solutions, Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, and MCP-based platforms is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent client-facing communication.

Security architecture and consulting mindset.

Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to drive multiple security engagements simultaneously.

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