HDFC Bank Hiring Technical Lead – Application Security in Mumbai: Apply for Full-Time Onsite Role

HDFC Bank Hiring Technical Lead – Application Security in Mumbai: Apply for Full-Time Onsite Role

About the Role:

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank, is inviting applications for the position of Technical Lead – Application Security to join its CISO Team in Mumbai.

This is a senior leadership position combining strategic direction with deep technical expertise. The role involves leading application security initiatives, ensuring secure software development, and embedding security within the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

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Company: HDFC Bank

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Experience: 20+ Years (Application Security + AI/ML Security)

Compensation: As per industry standards

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the bank’s application security roadmap, including AI/ML and LLM security testing.
• Lead secure SDLC integration and manage tools for SAST, DAST, and code reviews across web, mobile, and API applications.
• Oversee AI/ML model security testing, including penetration testing, fuzzing, and AI risk evaluation using frameworks such as MITRE ATLAS, NIST AI RMF, and OWASP Top 10 for ML/LLMs.
• Collaborate with multiple teams—engineering, DevOps, compliance, and risk—to ensure strong application security posture.
• Build and lead a high-performing AppSec team for both pre-go-live and post-go-live testing.
• Develop policies, coding standards, and open-source security guidelines.
• Manage vendor relationships and compliance reporting for application and AI security programs.
• Drive a security-first culture through developer workshops and training programs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 20 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 15 years in application security and 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience leading AppSec programs in BFSI or regulated sectors.
• Hands-on expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of OWASP, CWE, SAST, DAST, and SCA tools like Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode, MobSF, and Burp Suite.
• Programming experience in Java, .NET, Python preferred.
• Proficiency in AI/ML tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace, LangChain, and related data science libraries.
• Strong grasp of AI-specific threat models and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with skill in translating technical risks into business impact.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Preferred Certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, CSSLP, OSCP, OSWE, SANS WAPT, Cloud Security, or AI/ML Security certifications.

Why Join HDFC Bank:

• Work on mission-critical security projects within India’s leading financial institution.
• Opportunity to shape the future of secure digital banking applications.
• Be part of a forward-thinking cybersecurity team driving innovation in AI/ML security.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank is India’s largest private sector bank, serving over 92 million customers through more than 8,900 branches and 21,000 ATMs across 3,800+ cities. The bank is known for its commitment to technological innovation, customer trust, and secure banking solutions.

How to Apply:

Interested professionals meeting the eligibility criteria can apply directly via the official HDFC Bank career portal or job listing platforms.

👉 Apply Now and be a part of HDFC Bank’s cybersecurity leadership team in Mumbai!