Senior Penetration Tester

3 days ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Borderless Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Penetration Tester (VAPT Specialist) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in identifying vulnerabilities, simulating cyberattacks, and delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen client security. You will be working on a diverse range of environments, including enterprise networks, web/mobile applications, cloud infrastructures, and OT/IoT systems across Australia and the Pacific.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Tests (VAPT) across networks, systems, web apps, mobile apps, APIs, and cloud environments.
  • Develop detailed methodologies and execute tests in line with industry frameworks (OWASP, CREST, NIST, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, PCI DSS).
  • Produce comprehensive reports highlighting findings, risk levels, and clear remediation strategies.
  • Collaborate with clients IT/security teams to validate fixes and conduct retests.
  • Stay updated with emerging threats, zero-days, and red-teaming techniques.
  • Support pre-sales and proposal development with technical inputs when required.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
  • Strong knowledge of manual and automated VAPT tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, OpenVAS, Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
  • Familiarity with Active Directory attacks, privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques.
  • Strong understanding of web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), API flaws, and misconfigurations in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

  • CREST Registered Pen Tester, OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, CRTO, GPEN, or similar certifications.
  • Experience in red teaming, social engineering, and phishing simulations.
  • Exposure to SIEM, EDR, XDR platforms and threat-hunting practices.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary package based on experience.
  • Work with high-profile clients across Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific.
  • Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialist roles (Red Team Lead, vCISO, SOC specialist).
  • Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
  • Training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.


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