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Senior Consultant - VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing)

Senior Consultant - VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing)

Apt Resourcespune, India
18 hours ago
Job description

Apt Resources is hiring for our client, a leading cybersecurity services firm, seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – VAPT to join their expert team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in infrastructure and application security assessments, penetration testing, and a solid understanding of modern security threats and countermeasures.

Key Responsibilities : Infrastructure VA / PT :

  • Conduct black-box and grey-box vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on system / network / cloud environments.
  • Map network infrastructure, discover ports / services, and audit OS, network, and security configurations.
  • Use tools like NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux for exploiting vulnerabilities.
  • Stay current with CVEs and threat intelligence relevant to supported technologies.
  • Prepare and present detailed findings and mitigation plans to clients.
  • Deliver cloud infrastructure security assessments and configuration audits.
  • Create and deliver comprehensive, client-specific technical reports.

Application VA / PT :

  • Perform vulnerability assessments of Web, Mobile, and Thick-client applications based on OWASP standards.
  • Combine automated scanning with manual testing techniques to detect flaws.

    • Social Engineering :

  • Conduct phishing and spear-phishing simulations to assess end-user security awareness.

    • Requirements

    Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years of hands-on experience in VAPT.
  • CEH certification is required.
  • OSCP or CREST certifications are a plus.
  • Experience working in an MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) environment is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of Windows, Unix / Linux systems, firewalls, VPNs, and security infrastructure.

    • Technical Skills :

  • Expertise in tools like NMap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nessus, NetCat, HPing, Qualys, and RetinaCS.
  • Strong understanding of CVE databases, exploit development, and countermeasures.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as C++, C#, Perl, HTML, Shell, etc.
  • Knowledge of firewalls, IPS, DNS security, VLAN, web filtering, and VPNs.
  • Experience with cloud security assessment across major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and lead security assessments across client environments.
  • Willingness to travel overseas for project deployments.
  • Exposure to RFP response preparation, solution architecture, and client-facing presentations.

    • Benefits

    Salary : Up to INR 18 LPA

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