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Cyber Security Engineer - VAPT

Cyber Security Engineer - VAPT

ACEHyderabad
7 days ago
Job description

Job Description :

Experience : 5+ years in Cybersecurity

Location : Hyderabad

Job Summary :

We are seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer with a minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) and security testing across web applications, APIs, networks, and databases. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills in programming and scripting with deep familiarity with industry-standard security standards, tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities :

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing :

  • Plan and execute black-box, white-box, and gray-box penetration tests.
  • Identify, analyze, and report security vulnerabilities in web applications, REST / SOAP APIs, network infrastructures, and database systems.

Security Testing :

  • Perform security code reviews and static / dynamic analysis on application source code.
  • Execute automated and manual security test cases, including OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and API-specific risks.
  • Tooling & Automation :

  • Develop and maintain custom scripts and tooling to automate reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, and reporting.
  • Integrate security testing into CI / CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Risk Analysis & Reporting :

  • Assess business impact and prioritize vulnerabilities by severity and exploitability.
  • Produce clear, actionable reports and work with development teams to validate fixes.
  • Collaboration & Advisory :

  • Liaise with developers, DevOps, and IT / network teams to remediate security findings.
  • Provide guidance on secure coding practices, hardening configurations, and security best practices.
  • Providing assistance to other teams (project, commercial, product, customer success) in answering cyber security related questions raised by / in customer / project tenders.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience in VAPT and security testing.
  • Technical Skills :

    Programming & Scripting :

  • Proficient in at least two of : Python, Java, C#, Ruby, Go, or JavaScript / TypeScript.
  • Shell scripting (Bash / PowerShell) for automation.
  • Security Tools & Frameworks :

  • Web / API testing : Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Postman, SoapUI.
  • Network scanning : Nmap, Nessus, OpenVAS.
  • DB security : SQLMap, DbProtect, manual SQL injection testing.
  • Static / Dynamic analysis : SonarQube, Trivy, Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode.
  • Protocols & Technologies :

  • HTTP / S, REST, SOAP, TCP / IP, DNS, LDAP, OAuth / OIDC, JWT.
  • Database platforms : MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle.
  • Standards & Compliance :

  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 / 27002, NIST.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Familiarity with container and orchestration security (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Certification(s) : OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or similar.
  • Hands-on in DevSecOps integration and security automation frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform).
  • Soft Skills :

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for clear reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
  • (ref : hirist.tech)

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