Horizontal Talent is looking for an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join one of our esteemed clients .
About Horizontal
Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia.
? Location: Bangalore
? Experience: 10+ years
? Work Mode: Hybrid
⏳ Notice Period: Preference will be given to immediate joiners .
? Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute advanced penetration testing and security assurance engagements independently.
- Design and deliver testing strategies aligned with business and security needs.
- Perform hands-on testing across Web Applications, APIs, Mobile, Infrastructure & Cloud .
- Conduct Threat Modeling and Purple Team assessments .
- Assess AI/ML & LLM-based systems , including prompt injection, data poisoning and model abuse.
- Lead internal and external teams to successfully deliver complex pentest engagements.
- Analyze findings, prepare reports and present results to technical and senior leadership .
- Provide expert security guidance and recommendations based on risk and business priorities.
- Mentor junior penetration testers and help build security testing capabilities.
- Stay updated on emerging vulnerabilities, attack techniques and AI security threats .
?️ Key Qualifications
- Solid hands-on experience in Penetration Testing / Security Assurance .
- Expertise in Web/API, Mobile, Cloud & Infrastructure Security Testing .
- Strong knowledge of Threat Modeling, Purple Teaming and Vulnerability Assessment .
- Experience assessing AI/ML, LLMs and AI-powered applications is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of current cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and attack methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to lead complex engagements and mentor security professionals.
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