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Penetration Tester

STAFFINGTON CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED
Bangalore
10 - 12 Years

Posted on: 08/10/2025

Job Description

Description :

Duties and Responsibilities :


- Conduct penetration tests on a wide range of digital assets, including networks, web applications, and mobile applications, to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses.

- Collaborate with internal product and engineering teams to understand system setups, business goals, and constraints.

- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Prepare detailed and actionable reports, including step-by-step reproduction of findings and recommended remediation strategies.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including security engineers and developers, to implement security measures and resolve vulnerabilities.

- Manage and coordinate penetration tests with third-party vendors when necessary, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

- Contribute to the development and enhancement of testing methodologies, processes, and tools.

- Stay current with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits, and develop new testing techniques as required.

- Conduct security assessments based on product security requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications :


- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.

- Minimum 8 years of proven experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security testing.

- Strong track record of conducting successful penetration tests across multiple organizations and industries.

- Industry-recognized certifications preferred, such as OSCP, GPEN, or equivalent.

- Experience in vulnerability research (e.g., CVEs) is a plus.

- Proficient in designing, developing, and executing customized penetration testing methodologies.

- Hands-on experience with common penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap).

- Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, mobile platforms), databases, and web technologies.

- Deep understanding of security protocols and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SSL/TLS.

- Programming and scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).

- Exceptional ability to produce clear, comprehensive, and actionable reports.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences


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