IND Staff AssociatePenetration Tester
IND Staff Engineer, Security - GCC042
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Job Description: Staff Associate Penetration Tester
Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 6 -9 Years
Position Overview
We a r e looking for a talented individual to join a high-performing team of Security Engineers responsible for governing, managing and delivering our company's cybersecurity defenses. As a Staff Associate Penetration Tester, you will have an opportunity to shape the direction of our company's penetration testing program by providing thought leadership, professional support, and valued contributions to our growing range of penetration testing and Red Team Operations . This role provides the right person with the opportunity to use their skills and expertise to drive meaningful improvements into the security posture of our organization .
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute penetration testing campaigns targeting various infrastructure devices.
- Document findings and recommend remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.
- Simulate realistic, multi-phase attack chains including lateral movement, privilege escalation, and multiple specific threat vectors.
- Create custom exploits, payloads, and evasion techniques against emulated and physical assets.
- Conduct threat emulation using TTPs based on real-world APTs and adversaries.
- Define offensive toolkits and infrastructure within the environment.
- Document post-exercise findings, attack graphs, and defensive recommendations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 6 -9 years ' experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking and/or red team operations.
- 3+ years' experience performing application penetration testing to cover a broad range of enterprise web and mobile applications.
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- Strong understanding of web and mobile architectures and technologies including Single Page Applications (SPA), Multi-Page Applications (MPA), APIs, OAuth 2.0, JavaScript, Java and .NET frameworks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of web and mobile application security vulnerabilities including OWASP Web Application, API and Mobile Top 10 lists.
- The ability to effectively extend testing scope to include infrastructure, network, cloud and IoT services.
- Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK and ICS ATT&CK, and OWASP frameworks
- Comfort using offensive security tools
- Proficiency with scripting and automation in multiple languages
- Ability to document complex attacks with clear objectives and results for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong reporting and communication skills
- Strong commitment to legal and ethical standards and behaviors
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information security, or related field
Nice to Have Skills
- Certifications like OSCP, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, or GRPT
- Experience simulating APT behavior and running attack plans
- Familiarity with threat intelligence integration
What We Offer
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Fitness Subsidies
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Learning and Development Stipend
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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