Job Title : Advanced Penetration Testing Specialist
Location : Pune, Maharasthra, India
Job Type : Full Time (On-premise)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Penetration Testing Specialist with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, exploitation and AI / ML-based security testing. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of offensive security methodologies, advanced exploitation techniques and the security challenges of modern AI-driven applications. You will be responsible for performing comprehensive security testing across applications, infrastructure, APIs, cloud and AI / ML environments, while developing custom exploits and advanced threat simulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct end-to-end penetration testing for web, mobile, APIs, networks, cloud, IoT and AI / ML systems.
- Identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities using manual and automated techniques.
- Develop and execute custom exploits, payloads and proof-of-concepts for real-world attack simulations.
- Perform AI / ML-focused penetration testing, including adversarial attacks, model inversion, prompt injection and data poisoning.
- Lead red team engagements and advanced threat emulation exercises.
- Research and document zero-day vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors.
- Build automation scripts and AI-powered tools for reconnaissance, exploitation and reporting.
- Conduct cloud penetration testing (AWS, Azure, GCP) to identify and exploit misconfigurations.
- Produce high-quality security reports with CVSS scoring, business impact analysis and clear remediation steps.
- Collaborate with DevSecOps, SOC and engineering teams to integrate security improvements.
- Stay updated on latest offensive techniques, AI / ML security research, and industry tools.
Required Skills & Experience
4–6 years in offensive security, penetration testing, or security research.Strong knowledge of PTES, OWASP Top 10, SANS CWE Top 25, MITRE ATT&CK.Proficiency in manual exploitation and post-exploitation techniques.Hands-on experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, Nessus, Cobalt Strike, Nuclei, ZAP, etc.Strong scripting / programming skills (Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell) with experience in AI / ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch preferred).Experience in AI / ML security testing and adversarial ML attack simulations.Knowledge of reverse engineering, binary exploitation and fuzzing techniques.Proven experience in cloud penetration testing and exploiting misconfigurations.Preferred Certifications
OSCP / OSCE / OSEP / OSEECREST CRT / CCT-INFGIAC GPEN / GXPNCEH (Practical)Offensive AI / ML Security certification (preferred)