Application Penetration Tester

Cortex Consultants LLC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Chennai is looking for an entry-level Penetration Tester. The role requires conducting security assessments and collaborating on remediation strategies using tools like Metasploit and Nessus. Candidates should have hands-on experience in penetration testing methodologies and knowledge of cryptography and secure coding practices. Full-time position offering a pathway into IT security.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and frameworks required.
• In-depth knowledge of cryptography and secure coding practices.
• Advanced proficiency in penetration testing methodologies necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations on remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to implement security controls.

Skills

Penetration testing tools

Red teaming

Cryptography

Secure coding practices

Advanced exploitation techniques

Education

OSCP certification (Not Mandatory)

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Nmap

Job description

Overview

Penetration testing on various platforms including applications, networks, mobile (Android, iOS), cloud, and APIs. Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and frameworks such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, and Nmap. Source or custom tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security assessments of critical systems, networks and applications to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Provide recommendations and guidance to stakeholders on remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and best practices.
• Develop custom exploit code and demonstrations to illustrate potential security risks to stakeholders.
• Apply penetration testing methodologies, including red teaming, black-box testing and advanced exploitation techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cryptography, secure coding practices and secure architecture design principles.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap).
• Source or custom tools development.
• Advanced proficiency in penetration testing methodologies (red teaming, black-box testing, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of cryptography, secure coding practices and secure architecture design principles.
• Certification: OSCP (Not Mandatory).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting