Senior Security Specialist Job in Serko

Senior Security Specialist

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Employment Type: Full-time

About Serko:

Serko is a leading tech platform revolutionizing global business travel and expense technology. Joining Serko means becoming part of a passionate team of travelers and technologists dedicated to transforming the business travel marketplace. With offices worldwide and a new hub in Bengaluru, we embrace diversity and authenticity to create meaningful impact. Our fast-growing India team seeks motivated professionals to help build world-class products and experiences.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Specialist with a strong software engineering and DevSecOps background. This role will lead security initiatives, manage risks, oversee security operations, ensure compliance, and report to senior management. You will work closely with agile development teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle, driving robust, scalable security solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead integration of security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, embedding security into software development and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify and mitigate security risks across applications, infrastructure, and pipelines.
• Implement and maintain security automation and orchestration tools to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
• Identify, assess, and manage security risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and external standards such as PCI-DSS and SOC2.
• Prepare and present detailed security reports to senior management, highlighting risks and mitigation plans.
• Lead security awareness campaigns to educate employees on emerging threats and best practices.
• Stay current on emerging security technologies and trends, particularly in Azure security and DevSecOps.
• Evaluate and recommend security tools and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years in a senior security role focused on Security Operations, Risk Management, and Compliance within software engineering environments.
• Deep understanding of security attack and defense methods; hands-on experience with ethical hacking tools preferred.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps tools such as SAST and DAST.
• Expertise in Microsoft security products including Azure Security Center, Defender, Azure AD, and Sentinel.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP or equivalent highly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Strong team collaboration and leadership skills.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; certifications may substitute for degree.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary incentive plan based on individual and company performance.
• Access to learning and development platforms to own your career growth.
• Comprehensive family medical coverage, meal coupons, transport allowances, and mobile & internet reimbursement.
• Flexible work policies supporting work-life balance.
• An engaging environment with great tools, support, and opportunities to innovate and deliver high-quality results.

Ready to make an impact in the future of business travel? Apply now to join Serko s Bengaluru team!