At Freshworks, diversity powers innovation because great ideas can and do come from everywhere. We encourage people from all backgrounds&mdash;particularly historically underrepresented and marginalized&mdash;to join us.
We strive for a workplace culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, feel comfortable speaking out, take risks, and feel they&rsquo;re an integral part of the Freshworks team. It&rsquo;s simple: Happy, fulfilled employees do better, more innovative work.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help employees meet, learn, share their unique perspectives, and connect with mentors and opportunities.
Our current ERGs include Women360 and Prideworks, our global LGBTQIA+ group, with more to come as we continue to look for ways to support each other in our goals.

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Freshworks has partnered with one of the leading childcare providers in India, offering services for children aged five months to 6 years in select cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, etc.

Freshworks Inc. (with its subsidiaries, &ldquo;Freshworks&rdquo;) is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, ensuring all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Policy Against Sexual and Other Workplace Harassment prohibits any form of harassment based on various factors, such as race, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), religion, veteran and military status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including genetic information or characteristics), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Freshworks provides 26 weeks (182 days) of maternity leave and 84 days of adoption leave.

Freshworks has partnered with Practo, one of India&rsquo;s largest digital healthcare platforms, to provide all employees access to online doctor&rsquo;s consultations, appointment booking, online medicine delivery, and health check-ups.

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About the Role:We are looking for a Junior Security Engineer to join our security team and contribute to strengthening our organization’s security posture. In this role, you will assist in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting security assessments, and collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure secure coding practices. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity and eager to learn and grow in the field.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate risks.</li><li>Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to remediate security issues in applications and infrastructure.</li><li>Support compliance and regulatory initiatives by aligning security best practices with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.</li><li>Research and stay updated on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.</li><li>Document security policies, procedures, and assessment findings to improve internal security practices.</li></ul>

<ul><li>1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, security assessments, or related fields.</li><li>Basic understanding of security principles, including OWASP Top 10, network security, encryption, and familiarity with security tools such as Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, and Metasploit.</li><li>Exposure to scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java).</li><li>Experience working with Linux, Windows, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.</li><li>Eagerness to learn, adapt, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):<ul><li>Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or other relevant beginner-level credentials.</li><li>Understanding of secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.</li></ul>

<div sr-tagline=""></div>At Freshworks, we are creating a global workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.

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