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Cyber Security Engineer - Penetration Testing

Paddlelift
Anywhere in India/Multiple Locations
5 - 7 Years

Posted on: 09/09/2025

Job Description

Requirements :

- Experience : 5-7 years in a Security Engineer, Penetration Tester, or similar role focused on both application and infrastructure security.

- Certifications : Relevant certifications in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or security engineering are highly desirable.

- Technical Expertise : Proficient in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across web applications and infrastructure, including common attack vectors such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), insecure configurations, and network misconfigurations.

- Programming and Scripting : Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g , Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PHP).

- Tools : Experience with security tools for both applications and infrastructure, including Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, AWS Security Hub, and similar tools for cloud and network security.

- Cloud and Infrastructure Knowledge : Familiarity with security best practices for AWS and container security (e.g, Docker, Kubernetes).

- Self-Starter : Highly self-motivated, thrives on independent research, and continuously seeks out new challenges.

- Team Impact : Effective communication and collaboration skills, with a strong ability to advocate for security and influence cross-functional teams.

Preferred Requirements :

- Regular engagement in bug bounty programs or responsible disclosure programs in personal time, with proven success in reporting vulnerabilities.

- Experience in securing infrastructure environments, cloud networks, and virtualized systems.

- A track record of independent security projects and active participation in security communities.

- Passion for fostering a proactive security culture across both application and infrastructure teams.

- Regular engagement in bug bounty programs or responsible disclosure programs in personal time, with proven success in reporting vulnerabilities.

- Experience in securing infrastructure environments, cloud networks, and virtualized systems.

- A track record of independent security projects and active participation in security communities.

- Passion for fostering a proactive security culture across both application and infrastructure teams

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