Penetration Tester (Associate)

Location: Gurugram / Remote Experience: 0-3 Years

Compensation: ₹3,00,000 Per Annum

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

OculusIT is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Associate Penetration Tester who is eager to build a career in offensive security. This role is designed for early-career cybersecurity professionals who possess a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn advanced penetration testing techniques under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist senior pentesters in security assessment engagements.
- Participate in internal and external vulnerability assessments.
- Perform reconnaissance and enumeration activities.
- Execute basic penetration testing tasks under supervision.
- Support web application and network security testing activities.
- Assist in vulnerability validation and evidence collection.
- Develop technical documentation and assessment notes.
- Participate in security research and proof-of-concept testing.
- Learn and apply offensive security methodologies.
- Support report generation and remediation verification activities.

Required Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate understanding of:

- Networking Fundamentals
- TCP/IP
- DNS
- HTTP/HTTPS
- Operating System Concepts
- Windows Security
- Linux Administration
- Authentication Mechanisms




- Common Cyber Attack Vectors
- OWASP Top 10
- Basic Active Directory Concepts
- Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies

Desired Skills

Exposure to any of the following is preferred:

- Kali Linux
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Nessus
- Wireshark
- Metasploit
- OWASP ZAP
- GitHub Security Projects
- Hack The Box
- TryHackMe
- PortSwigger Academy

Certifications Preferred

Any of the following certifications will be advantageous:

- Security+
- CEH
- eJPT
- SC-900
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- Cisco CyberOps Associate

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- Solid desire to build a career in penetration testing.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn from senior security professionals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

- Curious and self-driven.
- Passionate about ethical hacking.
- Active in cybersecurity learning platforms.
- Interested in offensive security and attack techniques.
- Eager to progress toward certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, or CRTO.

Growth Path

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