VAPT Lead - OSCP Certified (Japan)

Job Title : Senior Manager – VAPT (OSCP Certified)

Location : Any Metro City in India (Hybrid) – Mumbai / Bangalore / Delhi / Chennai / Hyderabad

Travel Requirement : Frequent travel to Japan (as per project requirement)

Experience : 7+ years

Certification : Mandatory – OSCP

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager – Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) professional to lead and deliver advanced security assessments for our clients. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in offensive security, team leadership experience, and a strong understanding of global cybersecurity frameworks. The role requires collaboration with international teams and client stakeholders, with periodic travel to Japan.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and execute comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) engagements across web, mobile, network, cloud, and infrastructure environments.

Manage and mentor a team of security consultants to ensure high-quality project delivery.

Develop customized testing methodologies aligned with client environments and industry standards (OWASP, PTES, NIST, ISO 27001).

Prepare and present detailed technical reports, risk assessments, and remediation strategies to both technical and business audiences.

Coordinate with Japanese and Indian client stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication, delivery, and compliance with project timelines.

Stay updated with emerging threat vectors, exploits, and mitigation techniques.

Drive automation and process improvements in security testing and reporting.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in VAPT, Red Teaming, and Offensive Security.

Mandatory certification : OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) .

Strong knowledge of exploit development, threat modeling, and post-exploitation techniques.

Proficiency in tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Qualys, Wireshark, and other manual testing tools.

Solid understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25).

Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern DevSecOps environments.

Excellent communication and presentation skills for client interactions and reporting.

Ability to work independently in hybrid and multicultural environments.

Prior experience engaging with Japanese clients or willingness to travel and adapt to cross-cultural settings.

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional certifications such as OSCE, CRTP, CEH (Practical), CREST, GPEN, or GWAPT .

Exposure to IoT / OT security, API testing , or threat hunting .

Experience in managing offshore and onsite delivery teams.