ZOHO Hiring Freshers 2026 | Application Security Engineer Role in Chennai

Quick Answer: Engineering graduates from BE/ B.Tech (2023, 2024, and 2025 batches) are eligible for the Application Security Engineer role at ZOHO in Chennai. This role is open to both Freshers and those with up to 2 years of experience. Key skills required include Linux Internals, Python/Bash, and Cloud Security (AWS/Azure). Interested candidates should apply immediately via the official Zoho Careers link provided below.

ZOHO Recruitment 2026 Details

Eligibility Criteria for ZOHO Hiring Freshers 2026?

Who can apply

• The candidate must possess BE/ B.Tech in a relevant field
• Experience: 0 – 2 years in Security Operations/ Application Security Engineer

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of network protocols, Linux internals, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Solid understanding of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, attack trees) and Hands-on experience with SAST, DAST, and IAST tools.
• Hands-on experience with AppSec tooling (e.g., Snyk, Veracode, Checkmarx, Burp Suite, Zap, or Contrast Security).
• Proficiency in at least one major language for building security tools and automation.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP security services and Infrastructure as Code, along with experience in log analysis, alert tuning, false-positive reduction, and responding to intrusion detection or custom security alerts, is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk assessments and Identify, document, and prioritise technical risks across the environment, translating complex vulnerabilities into actionable business risks.
• Perform threat modelling for applications, services, and infrastructure to identify attack vectors and security gaps and Lead threat modelling sessions with engineering teams for new features using frameworks like STRIDE.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vulnerabilities found in our software and infrastructure.
  Implement and tune SAST (Static), DAST (Dynamic), and IAST (Interactive) tools to ensure high-quality security signals without slowing down development.
• Perform manual code reviews for critical business logic that automated tools might miss.
• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts generated from intrusion detection scripts, SIEMs, and other detection mechanisms.
• Develop custom scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate repetitive alert handling and incident response workflows.
• Analyze suspicious activity, validate incidents, and support incident response and post-incident reviews
• Collaborate with development teams to remediate findings and embed security into CI/CD pipelines ensuring code is scanned and verified before deployment.
• Document findings, response actions, and security recommendations clearly and effectively

Selection Process (Expected)

• Online Assessment
• Technical Assessment/ Interview
• HR Discussion

How to Apply for ZOHO Hiring Freshers 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates should apply online as soon as possible. Applications may close once enough responses are received. Also check how to use AI to get first internship Jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for ZOHO Hiring Freshers 2026?

BE/ B.Tech graduates from 2023 to 2025 batches are eligible to apply.

2. Is prior experience required?

No, this role is open to Freshers (2025 batch) as well as professionals with 0-2 years of experience in Security Operations.

3. What skills are required?

AWS, Azure, or GCP, Python, Bash, Linux internals, MITRE ATT&CK

4. What is the job location?

The job location for this role is Chennai

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