High Salary : Senior Application Security Consultant

1. Communication : Should be able to understand and articulate technical aspects clearly

2. Cloud Security Expertise : Understand cloud development processes and provide security support throughout,

3. Vulnerability Management : Hands-on with at least two tools like Nessus Pro, Tenable IO, FireEye, CrowdStrike, Defender, SpyCloud.

4. Security Testing : Independently perform penetration testing (PT) and application security assessments as and when required,

5. Security Advisory Role : Go beyond testing by suggesting fixes (e.g., recommending updated encryption protocols for IoT communication stacks),

6. DevOps Integration : Strong grasp of CI / CD and automation practices.

7. Programming Knowledge : Proficiency in at least a few languages such as Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, C++, C, Python, PowerShell, Unix Shell.