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Responsibilities

• Execute and support application vulnerability assessments (SAST, DAST, SCA, and manual code review), ensuring findings are accurate, actionable, and relevant to application risk.
• Validate scanner results, perform false-positive analysis, and track findings through remediation, including retesting to confirm effective fixes.
• Manage multiple application security initiatives concurrently while meeting strict timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact, exploitability, exposure, and likelihood, using industry best practices (e.g., CVSS scoring).
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking vulnerability metrics such as severity distribution, remediation SLAs, and mean time to remediation (MTTR).
• Support the integration of security scanning and vulnerability workflows into CI/CD pipelines, leveraging existing tooling and automation.
• Facilitate remediation planning by providing actionable recommendations and coordinating root cause analysis.
• Support threat modeling and application risk assessments, with a focus on discovering insecure design patterns.
• Participate in high‑severity or zero‑day vulnerability response activities, including impact analysis and coordinated remediation efforts, as needed.
• Provide input into policies and standards related to application and cloud security controls.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline—or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in application security and/or vulnerability management.
• Solid understanding of common vulnerability classes (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and secure architecture principles.
• Proficiency in using Burp Suite for manual security testing of web applications and APIs, including validation of automated findings and identification of complex authentication, authorization, and business‑logic vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Fortify, Checkmarx, SonarQube, Black Duck, Tenable, and common network discovery tools (e.g., Nmap).
• Familiarity with NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS benchmarks.
• Programming/scripting proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, .NET, or similar.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired Skills

• Professional certifications (e.g., Security+, SSCP, GWAPT, or pursuing CISSP, OSCP).
• Experience using the ServiceNow platform for vulnerability or incident tracking.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud and Azure DevOps environments.
• Experience using Power BI or similar tools to visualize vulnerability metrics and remediation trends for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester) who will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications before malicious hackers can exploit them. The role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and recommending security improvements to strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

·      Conduct penetration testing on web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and networks.

·      Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and infrastructure.

·      Perform vulnerability assessments using automated tools and manual techniques.

·      Simulate cyberattacks to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security measures.

·      Prepare detailed security reports highlighting risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation strategies.

·      Collaborate with development, DevOps, and IT teams to fix security gaps.

·      Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks such as OWASP, ISO 27001, and NIST.

·      Conduct security audits and risk assessments across digital platforms.

·      Stay updated on the latest hacking techniques, security vulnerabilities, and cyber threats.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of network security, system security, and application security.
• Experience with security tools such as:
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit
• Nmap
• Wireshark
• Kali Linux
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of Linux, Windows, and cloud security environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP (optional but valuable)

Key Competencies

• Cybersecurity risk assessment
• Vulnerability management
• Penetration testing methodologies
• Incident response awareness
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)