Activebytes - Senior VAPT Consultant - Cyber Security

Job Description :

Are you passionate about offensive security and ready to take on advanced cybersecurity challenges? We are seeking a highly skilled Senior VAPT Consultant with 57 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across diverse environments. Join us to lead critical security projects, simulate real-world attacks, and help safeguard our systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and execute end-to-end VAPT projects covering :

• Web and Mobile Applications
• Internal and External Networks
• APIs and Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Thick / Thin Client Applications
• Perform both manual and automated penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios such as phishing, social engineering, and advanced persistent threats to identify risks.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk analysis to prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact.
• Deliver detailed, clear, and actionable reports including proof of concept (PoC), risk ratings, and remediation guidance tailored for technical and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to implement effective remediation strategies and verify fixes.
• Develop and maintain security testing methodologies, checklists, and playbooks to ensure consistent, high-quality assessments.
• Stay updated with the latest security vulnerabilities, exploits, attack techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor junior security analysts and provide technical guidance in security testing processes.
• Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and contribute to organizational security policies and procedures.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting and continuous security improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for security best practices across the development lifecycle (DevSecOps) and cloud environments.

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