VAPT Test Engineer

5 days ago

Cochin Special Economic Zone Kochi Kerala, India Quest Middle East LLC Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Here is a sample job post for a VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) Tester. You can adapt this to fit your company's specific needs, including salary range, benefits, and required years of experience.

Job Title: VAPT Tester / Penetration Tester

Company Name: [Your Company Name]

Location: [City, State, Country - e.g., Remote, San Francisco, CA, USA]

Job Type: [Full-time, Part-time, Contract]

About Us:

[Briefly describe your company, its mission, and what it's like to work there. For example: "At [Your Company Name], we are a leading innovator in the [your industry] sector, dedicated to building secure and reliable solutions for our clients. Our security team is at the forefront of protecting our digital assets and ensuring the integrity of our products."]

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated VAPT Tester to join our dynamic security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting security vulnerabilities in our applications and infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of common security threats, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to security.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform comprehensive Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing on web applications, mobile applications (iOS/Android), APIs, and network infrastructure.
  • Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), CSRF, authentication bypass, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct manual and automated security testing using industry-standard tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, Wireshark).
  • Document and report security vulnerabilities clearly and concisely, including a risk rating, proof of concept, and remediation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to prioritize and validate the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, tools, and techniques.
  • Participate in security code reviews and provide security guidance to development teams.
  • Assist in the development of security testing methodologies and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • [Number] years of hands-on experience in performing VAPT/Penetration Testing.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and web technologies.
  • Proficiency with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and other common security frameworks.
  • Experience with a variety of security testing tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A strong sense of ethical responsibility and professional conduct.

Preferred (but not required) Skills and Certifications:

  • Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, eJPT, or similar.
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience in a bug bounty program.
  • Familiarity with static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) tools.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Experience:

  • VAPT: 1 year (Preferred)

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