Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Security Penetration Testing Consultant with 2-3 years of hands-on experience performing security assessments and penetration tests. The ideal candidate combines strong technical security skills with clear communication, sound judgment, and a collaborative consulting mindset. This role supports client engagements by identifying vulnerabilities, explaining risk in plain language, and providing practical remediation guidance.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Conduct penetration testing of external and internal networks, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, wireless networks, and mobile applications when applicable.
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- Perform vulnerability assessments and validate identified security weaknesses using manual and automated techniques.
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- Document findings with business impact, risk ratings, supporting evidence, and clear remediation guidance.
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- Present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a professional and understandable manner.
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- Support remediation validation, retesting, red team, purple team, and security validation activities as needed.
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- Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, testing tools, and security technologies.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
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- 2-3 years of experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, or offensive security.
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- Hands-on experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, and Kali Linux toolsets.
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- Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10,



MITRE ATT&CK;, network security, application security, and common attack techniques.
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- Ability to write clear, concise, and professional technical reports.
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SOFT SKILLS & TEAM COLLABORATION

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- Communicates clearly, respectfully, and confidently with clients, teammates, and project stakeholders.
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- Explains complex technical concepts in plain language and connects findings to business risk.
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- Works effectively in a team workplace, including peer review of findings, reports, and testing approaches.
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- Builds trust through responsiveness, professionalism, follow-through, and sound handling of sensitive information.
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- Accepts and provides constructive feedback in a practical, professional, and improvement-focused way.
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- Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a strong commitment to continuous learning.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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- Certifications such as Security+, PenTest+, eJPT, PNPT, CEH, or OSCP.
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- Experience testing Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments.
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- Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
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- Experience with Active Directory security assessments.
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- Prior client-facing consulting, project delivery, or professional services experience.
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SUCCESS FACTORS

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- Takes ownership of deliverables and meets commitments.
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- Balances technical depth with practical, client-ready recommendations.
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- Contributes to service improvement, team knowledge sharing, and mentoring opportunities.
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NOTE

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A hands-on technical proficiency test may be required as part of the interview process

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📌 Security Penetration Testing Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Withum
📍 Bengaluru