Apt Resources is hiring for our client, a leading cybersecurity services firm, seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – VAPT to join their expert team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in infrastructure and application security assessments, penetration testing, and a solid understanding of modern security threats and countermeasures.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure VA/PT:

- Conduct black-box and grey-box vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on system/network/cloud environments.
- Map network infrastructure, discover ports/services, and audit OS, network, and security configurations.
- Use tools like NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux for exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Stay current with CVEs and threat intelligence relevant to supported technologies.
- Prepare and present detailed findings and mitigation plans to clients.
- Deliver cloud infrastructure security assessments and configuration audits.
- Create and deliver comprehensive, client-specific technical reports.

Application VA/PT:

- Perform vulnerability assessments of Web, Mobile, and Thick-client applications based on OWASP standards.
- Combine automated scanning with manual testing techniques to detect flaws.

Social Engineering:

- Conduct phishing and spear-phishing simulations to assess end-user security awareness.





Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience in VAPT.
- CEH certification is required.
- OSCP or CREST certifications are a plus.
- Experience working in an MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) environment is preferred.
- Strong understanding of Windows, Unix/Linux systems, firewalls, VPNs, and security infrastructure.

Technical Skills:

- Expertise in tools like NMap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nessus, NetCat, HPing, Qualys, and RetinaCS.
- Strong understanding of CVE databases, exploit development, and countermeasures.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as C++, C#, Perl, HTML, Shell, etc.
- Knowledge of firewalls, IPS, DNS security, VLAN, web filtering, and VPNs.
- Experience with cloud security assessment across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Additional Requirements:

- Solid communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead security assessments across client environments.
- Willingness to travel overseas for project deployments.
- Exposure to RFP response preparation, solution architecture, and client-facing presentations.

Salary: Up to INR 18 LPA

📌 Senior Consultant - VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) (Chennai)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Chennai