Manager - Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (5-8 yrs)

Job Description : Manager Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).

Location : Mumbai, India.

Experience Required : 5+ years.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Consultant/Manager specializing in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) to join our dynamic team in Mumbai.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in VAPT, with a strong background in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities.

This role involves working closely with clients to assess their security posture and provide actionable insights to improve their cybersecurity defenses.

Key Responsibilities :

- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on a variety of networks, applications, and systems.

- Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities, providing detailed findings and recommendations to clients.

- Develop and execute test plans, methodologies, and scripts to uncover vulnerabilities.

- Analyze and interpret results from various security testing tools and techniques.

- Collaborate with clients to understand their security requirements and provide tailored solutions.

- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and technology advancements.

- Assist in the development and improvement of VAPT methodologies and processes.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in cybersecurity.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

- Relevant certifications (e., CEH, OSCP, CISSP) are highly desirable.

- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security architectures.

- Proficiency with common VAPT tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, etc.

- Experience with scripting languages (e., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and custom testing purposes.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.