Associate Cybersecurity Engineer | Freshers

Utthunga Technologies is a fast‑growing software product company based in Bengaluru, known for delivering innovative digital solutions to clients across banking, healthcare, and e‑commerce domains. With a strong focus on cutting‑edge technologies such as cloud, AI, and blockchain, the firm has built a reputation for fostering a collaborative culture where fresh talent can experiment, learn, and contribute to real‑world projects. The company’s engineering wing, especially the Security and Quality Assurance teams, works closely with product owners to embed security best practices from day one, ensuring that every line of code meets stringent compliance standards.

The role of Associate Cybersecurity Engineer is designed for recent graduates who are eager to start a career in application security. As a junior member of the security team, you will partner with developers, QA engineers, and product managers to embed security into the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). You will get hands‑on exposure to vulnerability scanning, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and remediation tracking, while also learning to use industry‑standard tools such as OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and SonarQube.

This position offers a solid foundation for a long‑term career in cybersecurity, with clear pathways to senior engineer, security architect, or compliance lead roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) activities across multiple software projects.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security testing using automated scanners and manual techniques.
• Analyse security scan reports, prioritize findings, and assist development teams in remediation.
• Participate in threat‑modeling workshops and risk identification exercises.
• Perform secure coding reviews for languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Collaborate with QA to integrate security test cases into functional test suites.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, compliance evidence, and audit artefacts.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, OWASP Top 10 updates, and industry best practices.
• Assist in creating security awareness material for internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and tooling.

Tech Stack & Tools: Linux, Git, REST APIs, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, SonarQube, Wireshark, Python/Java/C#, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, TCP/IP.

Growth Path: Starting as an Associate Engineer, you can progress to Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior Engineer, Lead Security Analyst, and eventually Security Manager or Architect, depending on performance and certifications.

Why Join Utthunga: The company offers a vibrant learning environment, mentorship from seasoned security professionals, exposure to high‑impact projects, and a clear roadmap for career advancement. Freshers get the chance to work on production‑grade applications early on, making this an ideal launchpad for a successful cybersecurity career.