Company Overview

We are a global fintech leader in securities finance, driving industry transformation through innovative, market-leading technology. Our SaaS solutions and tailored services support financial institutions across every stage of the securities finance lifecycle from trading and post-trade processing to data, analytics, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end securities finance platform delivery.

Trusted by over 190 institutions in more than 30 markets worldwide, we help clients streamline operations, meet regulatory requirements, and unlock valuable market insights.

Team Overview

EquiLend’s Security Engineering team protects our cloud-first infrastructure by embedding security into every stage of the development lifecycle.

As Specialist Application Security Engineer (Cloud Security & Monitoring) in Bengaluru, you’ll lead efforts to strengthen our cloud security posture, automate compliance, and integrate security alerts into our MDR platform. You’ll play a key role in our shift-left security strategy — working closely with DevOps, AppSec, and Compliance teams to embed controls across CI/CD and cloud environments.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape how we secure AWS and Azure at scale.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct security posture assessments across AWS and Azure to identify and remediate misconfigurations and compliance gaps.
• Define and implement baseline cloud security standards that support ongoing compliance reporting and audits.
• Automate compliance checks using tools such as CrowdStrike Cloud Security, Prisma Cloud, AWS Security Hub, and Azure Defender.
• Deploy and configure CrowdStrike Cloud Security to identify cloud threats, misconfigurations, and policy violations.
• Leverage CrowdStrike Identity Protection to detect and mitigate identity-based attacks on cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate cloud security findings into the MDR platform (Rapid7 InsightIDR) for centralized alert tracking and response.
• Design and implement custom detection logic and automated response actions for AWS and Azure environments.
• Collaborate with the Incident Response and SOC teams to triage and respond to cloud-related security events.
• Drive shift-left security practices by embedding IaC scanning tools into CI/CD workflows.
• Work with DevOps to enforce secure-by-default configurations in Terraform, Kubernetes, and serverless stacks.
• Enhance cloud visibility by integrating security insights into broader attack surface management processes.
• Build and refine automation workflows using CrowdStrike Falcon Fusion, SOAR platforms, and scripting tools.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cloud threats and continuously enhance security processes and standards.
  
  
  

Required Skills

• 8+ years commercial experience including strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure, and their security configurations.
• Proven ability to implement and manage cloud-native security tools such as CrowdStrike Cloud Security and Prisma Cloud.
• Deep understanding of cloud compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and DORA.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools and SIEM/MDR integrations (e.g. Rapid7 InsightIDR).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, and security scanning tools within CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid scripting ability (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security processes and remediations.
• Excellent collaboration skills with a proactive approach to engaging cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and deliver actionable solutions.
• Clear and effective communication skills, particularly when translating technical risks for non-technical audiences.
  
  
  

Role Location Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely for up to 50 days each year.
• Variable Pay: Annual performance related variable pay award to reward your performance and contributions to the company’s success.
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of paid vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.
• Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year.
  
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At EquiLend, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is respected and valued. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and strengthens our success. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.