JOB LOCATION:

- Pune, Maharashtra

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

- Minimum 2 years of skilled experience in cybersecurity domain conducting VAPT assessments.
- BTech or similar degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity related field.
- Hands-on coding experience in at least one of the following: Python, Go, Bash or JavaScript
- Strong proficiency with common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Fiddler, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Tenable, Frida, Apktool, JADX or IDA Pro.
- Experience working with operating systems such as Kali Linux, Linux, and Windows
- Solid understanding of networking concepts and security engineering principles.
- One or more cybersecurity certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional, Offensive Security Web Expert, GIAC Penetration Tester, GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester, Certified Red Team Professional or equivalent.
- Experience performing secure code reviews and threat modeling.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills
- Familiarity with secure development practices and security automation is a plus
- Experience assessing Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud environments,



including identity and access management, storage, compute, networking, containers, or Kubernetes.
- Experience with red team, purple team, breach and attack simulation, or adversary emulation engagements.

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND :

- Lead and perform in-depth vulnerability assessments (network, web and mobile application, etc.) to identify security weaknesses in client systems and infrastructure
- Conduct and oversee penetration tests to simulate real-world cyber threats and uncover exploitable vulnerabilities
- Deliver expert recommendations and help implement effective mitigation strategies for identified risks
- Innovate and contribute to the development of new security testing tools, scripts, and methodologies
- Participate in corporate security triage and incident response processes — including vulnerability analysis, remediation planning, and stakeholder communication
- Actively mentor junior analysts, sharing knowledge on testing techniques, tools, and industry best practices
- Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
- Prepare detailed and well-structured reports outlining findings, impact assessments, and actionable remediation steps

📌 Penetration Tester - Senior Engineer (Pune)
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