Senior Consultant – VAPT

Job Title : Senior Consultant – VAPT

Location : Coimbatore

Experience : Minimum 3 Years

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : Cybersecurity / Information Security

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Consultant – VAPT to join our cybersecurity team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) across web applications, mobile applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments. You will be responsible for conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to improve our clients' security posture.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct end-to-end VAPT on :

Web applications

Mobile applications (Android / iOS)

Internal and external networks

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

APIs and IoT devices (as applicable)

Perform manual and automated security testing using industry-standard tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Nikto, etc.)

Simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover security weaknesses.

Prepare detailed vulnerability assessment reports , risk analysis, and executive summaries for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaborate with clients to remediate identified vulnerabilities and re-test fixes as necessary.

Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, tools, and best practices.

Assist in developing security testing methodologies and improve internal testing frameworks.

Mentor junior team members and support in training activities when required.

Support pre-sales and proposal writing with technical inputs and scope definition when required.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in VAPT roles.

Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Experience in using tools such as :

Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP

Kali Linux toolset (e.g., Nmap, Nikto, Hydra, SQLMap)

Metasploit, Nessus, Nexpose, Qualys, Acunetix, etc.

Good understanding of secure coding practices and common application / infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for custom tools or automation is a plus.

Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, eCPPT, CRTP, or equivalent is highly desirable.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Willingness to travel for on-site assessments if required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in Red Teaming or Purple Teaming engagements.

Exposure to DevSecOps , CI / CD pipelines, or Secure SDLC processes.

Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.)