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Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing SpecialistHIKING IT • Chennai
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Specialist

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Specialist

HIKING IT • Chennai
30+ days ago
Job description

Description :

  • Experience : 5 Years of experience.
  • Job Type : Remote & Chennai.
  • Notice : Immediate to Max of 30 Days.
  • Work Timings : 1-10 PM IST.
  • Level of Interview : 2 (1 - Internal Screening and 1 - Customer Interview).

Roles and Responsibilities :

  • 5- 7 years of hands-on experience in VAPT, preferably in both application and infrastructure testing.
  • Perform manual verification and risk assessment of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Track and validate remediation efforts in collaboration with IT and application teams.
  • Execute black-box, grey-box, and white-box penetration tests on web applications, APIs, internal systems, external networks, and mobile apps.
  • Exploit vulnerabilities in controlled environments to assess real-world risks.
  • Simulate advanced threat actor behaviours and pivot through environments for lateral movement analysis.
  • Review application architecture and code (static / dynamic analysis) for security issues.
  • Work with DevOps and engineering teams to ensure secure SDLC practices are followed.
  • Conduct threat modelling and provide recommendations during design and development phases.
  • Prepare detailed reports with evidence of vulnerabilities, risk ratings, exploit techniques, and remediation guidance.
  • Present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Maintain documentation of test plans, procedures, and assessment tools.
  • Solid knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and CVSS scoring.
  • Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Nikto, Hydra, and SQLmap SAST / DAST platforms like Fortify or Veracode.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to build or extend tools.
  • Strong understanding of TCP / IP, firewalls, IDS / IPS, and network protocols.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Required Certifications (any of the following) :

  • Note : We are seeking for VAPT experienced candidates with certification in Burp Suite Certified Professional / GWAPT / OSWE / OSWA.
  • (ref : hirist.tech)

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