L2 Penetration Tester

Position Summary

Softcell Global Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled L2 Penetration Tester with strong offensive security capabilities across Web, Network, Mobile, Active Directory, and OT environments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate proven hands-on experience, leadership ability, and excellent communication skills to manage project delivery, lead a technical team, and coordinate directly with enterprise clients. Practical skills are mandatory, and all shortlisted candidates will undergo an on-site face-to-face practical assessment.

Key Responsibilities Hands-on Technical Assessment & Exploitation Conduct in-depth penetration tests on web apps, APIs, networks, cloud, and OT environments. Execute internal infrastructure and Active Directory exploitation using BloodHound, CrackMapExec, Impacket, etc. Perform OT / ICS / SCADA security testing, including assessments of protocols and firmware. Chain vulnerabilities to simulate end-to-end real-world attack scenarios and provide POCs. Team Leadership & Client Coordination Lead and mentor junior security analysts during engagements. Act as the technical lead for VAPT projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance. Interface directly with clients to understand requirements, present findings, and suggest remediation strategies. Manage testing schedules, reporting timelines, and escalation workflows. Reporting & Documentation Draft detailed vulnerability reports with actionable remediation.

Mandatory Requirements 4–5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and red teaming. Strong grasp of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world threat simulation. Expertise in AD security, internal lateral movement, and domain privilege escalation. Familiarity with OT security controls, risk frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443), and protocol fuzzing. Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Leadership experience in managing client-facing pentest projects. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Additional Details Immediate Joiners Preferred Practical Skills Are a Must – Onsite face-to-face technical round (No virtual / remote interviews) Location : Mumbai (Onsite Only)

Bonus Points For Published CVE, Bug Bounty Hall of Fame, public security tools, or research. Industry presentations, workshops, or community contributions.

Preferred Certifications OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional CRTP – Certified Red Team Professional CRTE – Certified Red Team Expert OSWE – Offensive Security Web Expert eCPTX / CBBH / PNPT – or equivalent certifications in advanced adversarial simulation.

Why Join Softcell? Collaborate on critical security projects across diverse sectors (banking, government, healthcare). Opportunity to lead engagements and mentor a growing offensive team. Access to advanced toolsets, red team labs, and continuous learning pathways. Direct client exposure and R&D involvement.

About Company At Softcell Technologies, we bring over 30 years of expertise in delivering end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions to enterprises across India. With deep roots in security, cloud, data center, and engineering technologies, we empower organizations to meet complex IT challenges. Softcell is also a CERT-In empaneled organization, recognized for conducting official cybersecurity assessments across industries. Join us to work on high-impact security projects, lead technical engagements, and grow within a passionate cybersecurity team.