Description :
Looking for candidates based in Kochi only.
Are you a skilled cybersecurity professional with leadership experience in penetration testing? Join HackIT a CERT-IN empaneled cybersecurity firm as a Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Team Lead.
What You'll Be Doing :
- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of junior penetration testers.
- Perform Web, Mobile, API, and Network Security Testing using both manual and automated techniques.
- Conduct Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and develop Proof-of-Concept exploits to demonstrate vulnerabilities.
- Provide clients with detailed remediation guidance and support to address security gaps.
- Ensure projects are delivered within deadlines and meet quality standards.
- Communicate findings effectively with clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
- Prepare comprehensive, high-quality technical reports that clearly explain vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Required Qualifications & Skills :
3 - 5 years of experience in Application, Infrastructure, or Network Penetration Testing.Prior experience as a Team Lead or Project Lead in a cybersecurity testing environment.Strong knowledge of security frameworks and methodologies, including OWASP Top 10, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK.Proficiency with both enterprise-grade and open-source penetration testing tools.Excellent problem-solving skills, leadership capabilities, and report-writing proficiency.Preferred Certifications :
OSCP, CREST, GPEN, GXPN, Cloud Certifications, or equivalent(ref : hirist.tech)