Architect,Enterprise Testing
PepsiCo
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Overview Enterprise testing team requires a Test Engineer, Security testing expert and Automation expert resource to perform testing activities and coordinate with other testing resources required for the project, along with planning and preparing the necessary activities before testing execution, along with providing status reports for execution, defect, risk and issue management for the project. Stakeholder collaboration and management. This person will also be responsible for the testing deliverables for the project, and overall governance for the project, partnering and offering the viable services that can be provided to guarantee a successful quality product deployment, by enabling consistent, cost effective, high quality targeted testing processes and services. Responsibilities • Understand cyber / application security requirements, prepare test strategy and test plan • Design security testing frameworks, methodologies • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential security vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications • Design security tests and execute them based on the defined test plan and strategy • Design role based testing strategy, plan and make sure that appropriate roles are assigned to the employee masters, report/escalate if deviating • Document and report the findings • Proactively identifies and escalates any issues or risks to test leadership and assists with resolution • Reviews existing security testing practices, suggests, make sure best practices are followed and implemented • Conducts security audits, evaluates and enhances security testing processes to adopt evolving threats and technologies. • Ensure security testing practices aligns with relevant industry standards, regulations and compliance requirements. • Conducts training sessions and awareness programs to educate associates about the importance of security testing in view of security risks. • Keeps self updated with latest cyber security trends, vulnerabilities and attack techniques to enhance effectiveness of security testing practices. Qualifications Years of Experince: Minimum 8-10 years in IT testing • Minimum Bachelor’s degree is required. Computer Science or Information Systems is preferred. • Good experience working with testing tools. • Ability to work collaboratively across project teams. • Strong analytical skills • Requires fluent English communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation • Strong influencing, negotiation, facilitating, and consulting skills in working with stakeholders Mandatory Tech Skills: o Strong skills and High level of understanding desired for Cyber security testing architect: o Good experience working and handling security testing teams and tools. o Familiar with wide range of security testing tools, frameworks, code analysis tools etc., o Proficiency in using vulnerability scanning tools to identify, assess vulnerabilities in applications, networks and systems. o Knowledge of penetration testing to simulate real world attacks and identify potential weaknesses in applications and infrastructure. o Familiar with network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems and network architecture o Understanding of data security practices, data classification, and data protection methods o Knowledge of IoT/AI related security challenges and relevant testing methodologies o Proficiency in various OS like Windows, Linux systems to assess and secure test environments o Knowledge of cloud platforms and services to assess relevant security configurations and potential vulnerabilities o Prior experience in managing HRMS related testing projects o Knowledge on HRMS processes in UKG Kronos / Dimensions platforms o Directed Code reviews o Regression and patch runs (both Automation and manual) for Security testing requirements o Experience in Test specs and executed them as per requirement. o Implementation of Accessibility testing, API, Mobile Testing. o Designing standardized processes and protocols to continuously improve operational efficiency o Good experience working with Test Management tools o Agile Delivery, Build, & CI/CD, Test Plans o Nice to have knowledge in Clarity, SAP, Salesforce, Service Now, AppDynamics, ServiceNow & Splunk etc., Mandatory Non Tech Skills: • Demonstrates the desire and ability to learn new technology skills, business knowledge, and customer service capability through training, experimentation, and self-study. • Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. • Provides outstanding customer service skills to direct and indirect customers. • Ability to track overall project management and work through risks/issues to ensure timely delivery. • Collaborating with Dev, IT and operations teams to integrate security testing into the software development lifecycle.