Pentester - Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

We are hiring a hands-on Penetration Tester to lead and execute end-to-end security assessments across Web, Infrastructure, and Cloud environments. As the technical backbone of our lean and growing VAPT practice, you’ll work closely with the Security Lead and directly engage with clients to deliver meaningful, high-impact security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform manual and automated penetration testing across:
• Web Applications (based on OWASP Top 10)
• Infrastructure (external/internal IPs, firewall review, patch audits)
• Cloud Environments (basic Azure/AWS – IAM, Storage, Networking)
• Identify, exploit, and report on vulnerabilities such as SSRF, RCE, IDOR, LFI, and S3 bucket exposures
• Use tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, SQLMap, Nikto, Nessus/OpenVAS
• Write high-quality, detailed technical reports with:
• Screenshots for PoCs
• Remediation guidance
• Risk severity scoring (preferably CVSSv3)
• Collaborate with clients to explain findings and provide actionable recommendations
• Contribute to toolchain improvements and lightweight automation (Python/Bash preferred)

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of hands-on experience in at least 2 of the following areas:
• Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10)
• Infrastructure VAPT (internal/external, firewall, patch validation)
• Basic Cloud VAPT (AWS or Azure: IAM, Storage, Networking)
• Proficiency in:
• Manual testing techniques, fuzzing, and exploitation
• Burp Suite (Community or Pro)
• Tools like Nmap, SQLMap, Nikto, Nessus/OpenVAS
• Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques

Preferred Certifications

• CEH, eJPT, OSCP (or strong portfolio/proof of hands-on skill)
• AZ-500 or AWS Security Specialty (for cloud security exposure)

Good to Have

• Familiarity with scripting for automation (Python, Bash)
• Exposure to CVSSv3 for vulnerability scoring
• Experience with Dradis, Excel-based reporting, or similar tools