Penetration Tester

Overview

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled VAPT Tester to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests, and delivering actionable security assessments. The role requires strong expertise in tools like Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nessus, OWASP ZAP, and a solid understanding of Linux, Windows, Android environments, and Wazuh (SIEM) for security event monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (black-box, grey-box, and white-box) on web applications, mobile apps, networks, and systems.

· Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Kali Linux, Nessus, and custom scripts to identify vulnerabilities.

· Evaluate and test environments including Windows, Linux, and Android for misconfigurations and weaknesses.

· Analyze findings and prepare detailed reports with proof of concept (PoC) and remediation recommendations.

· Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate identified security risks.

· Monitor and analyze security alerts using Wazuh SIEM and correlate them with VAPT findings.

· Keep up-to-date with the latest vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and threat intelligence.

· Contribute to the development of security policies, standards, and procedures.

Key Skills & Tools:

· VAPT Tools: Burp Suite (Pro/Community), OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Nikto, Nmap, Metasploit.

· Operating Systems: Kali Linux, Ubuntu, CentOS, Windows Server/Desktop, Android OS.

· Security Monitoring: Wazuh (Elastic Stack Integration preferred).

· Standards & Frameworks: OWASP Top 10, SANS, CVSS, NIST.

· Scripting (optional but preferred): Python, Bash, PowerShell.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

· Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, eJPT or similar are a plus.

· Minimum 2 years of hands-on VAPT experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person