Job Description
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About Us
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Global Business Services
Global Business Services delivers Technology and Operations capabilities to Lines of Business and Staff Support Functions of Bank of America through a centrally managed, globally integrated delivery model and globally resilient operations.
Global Business Services is recognized for flawless execution, sound risk management, operational resiliency, operational excellence, and innovation.
In India, we are present in five locations and operate as BA Continuum India Private Limited (BACI), a non-banking subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation and the operating company for India operations of Global Business Services.
Process Overview
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the banks Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates global security operations center that monitor, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, the Cloud Security organization is responsible for leading a team of deeply technical cyber security engineers and architects to design and implement best in class cyber security capabilities for internal and external cloud instances in partnership with infrastructure and application technology teams. In addition, lead efforts across other Global Information Security functions to enable cyber security technology and operations in cloud environments.
The Ethical Pen Testing Leader will join a dynamic team of world class security experts to conduct application security/penetration tests of our internal/external web, mobile, web, and web API service applications, leveraging both manual techniques as well as automated tools to uncover and report security vulnerabilities that exist.
You must be knowledgeable with business risks associated to common security vulnerabilities and to be able to effectively communicate complex technical concepts such as security vulnerabilities to application developers and/or senior managers who may have little to no experience with application security.
The must have the ability to work independently in a very large scale, enterprise setting and collaborate with peer team members. Previous experience as an application security professional with a large Financial Institution a plus.
Requirements
Education: B.E. / B. Tech/M.E. /M. Tech
Certifications, If Any: CEH
Experience Range: 13+ years
Foundational Skills:
Web application vulnerability scanning tools (Invicti DAST Scanner, SoapUI, Burp Suite Pro, Checkmarx)
Conducting vulnerability assessments, code reviews and penetration tests against web/mobile application technologies, services, platforms and languages to find flaws and exploits
Strong Development background with hands on experience on Pen Testing
Experience in setting up Pen Testing capability in India
Experience in managing large teams
Executive presence. Very Good Communication & Interpersonal skills
Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, code reviews and penetration tests against web/mobile application technologies, services, platforms and languages to find flaws and exploits (e.g., SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, Cross-Site Request Forgery, Clickjacking, Authentication/Authorization, Privilege Escalation, Business Logic Bypass, OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25 etc.).
Knowledge of network and Web related protocols/technologies.
Ability to demonstrate manual web application testing experience.
Experience with web application vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Invicti DAST Scanner, SoapUI, Burp Suite Pro, Checkmarx etc.).
Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing techniques (e.g. web application proxies, packet capture analysis software, browser extensions, advanced penetration testing tools (full stack), Linux distributions, Windows OS, etc.).
Experience of penetration testing on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android, mobile device simulators.
Solid programming/debugging skills with proficiency in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, PHP, ASP.NET, AJAX, JSON, Objective-C, and SOAP/REST web APIs.
Expert-level experience and very details technical knowledge in at least 3 of the following areas:
General information security.
Security engineering.
Application architecture.
Authentication and security protocols.
Application session management.
Applied cryptography.
Common communication protocols.
Mobile frameworks.
Single sign-on technologies.
Development frameworks (Angular, React, etc.).
Exploit automation platforms.
Threat modeling.
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Demonstrated ability to learn and apply critical thinking to a variety of situations.
One or more of the following certifications: GWAPT, CEH, OSCP, SANS (or qualified work experience).
Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python, Perl, Shell script, JavaScript).
Mobile programming abilities such as Xcode, Objective-C.
Knowledge of a Structured Query Language.
Developer experience or coding background (nice-to-have).
Desired Skills:
Solid programming/debugging skills with proficiency in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, PHP, ASP.NET, AJAX, JSON, Objective-C, and SOAP/REST web APIs
Experience of penetration testing on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android, mobile device simulators
Work Timings: General Shift (1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)
Job Location: Mumbai/ Chennai
Skills
AjaxAngularHtmlCPythonCybersecurityDebuggingJavaJavascriptLinuxPhpTestingXmlDeveloperApiJsonFull StackCloudSqlReactInformation SecurityIf a job posting appears fraudulent, asks for payment, contains misleading information, or violates our guidelines, please report it immediately. Our team will review it promptly, Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants.
About Company
Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle‑market businesses, and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management, and risk management products. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the bank operates in more than 35 countries and provides access to over 140 currencies.
In 2008, Bank of America acquired Merrill Lynch, one of the most respected names in investment banking and wealth management. Following the acquisition, the investment banking and markets division operated as Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) until 2019, when it was rebranded as BofA Securities, while the wealth management business continues under the Merrill brand. This integration strengthened the bank’s global presence in capital markets, advisory, and private wealth.
In India, Bank of America has been present since 1964, with branches in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, and large Global Capability Centers in Gurugram, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai. The India teams deliver corporate & investment banking, markets, treasury, and technology solutions to clients worldwide, while also supporting the bank’s global operations.
Bank of America offers career opportunities in finance, technology, operations, risk, and analytics, attracting professionals who value innovation, client focus, and global collaboration. The firm is recognised for its sustainability initiatives, diversity & inclusion programs, and community engagement in India.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
11 Nov 26, 05:46 PM IST
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