Associate - Cyber Security - VAPT

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India is seeking a VMPT lead to drive vulnerability management and penetration testing engagements for banking clients. You will lead a small team of security consultants, oversee project progress, and ensure high-quality deliverables across network and application security testing.

The role requires 1–3 years in VAPT and a relevant bachelor’s degree. Strong hands-on testing skills with Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, and scripting are essential. Mumbai-based and on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT).
• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, business or a related field.
• Ability to lead a small team and mentor junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a cybersecurity consulting team and manage engagements.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of VMPT projects.
• Prepare penetration testing reports and technical deliverables.
• Mentor team members through reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct cyber security assessments including VAPT, network reviews, and secure coding reviews.
• Engage with clients at mid/low levels to manage expectations and relationships.

Skills

VAPT

Penetration Testing

Team Leadership

Client Management

Network Security

Scripting

Burp Suite

Nessus

Nmap

OWASP

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Kali Linux

Acunetix

AppScan

Nexpose

Qualys Guard

Nessus

Nmap

Metasploit

Fortify

Job description

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It's a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or BDO India) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold

Role:

You will lead Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing (VMPT) engagement track for Banking Industry, manage a team of security consultants, and deliver high-quality cybersecurity assessments for enterprise clients.

Education and Qualification:

• 1-3 Years of experience in VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing)
• Bachelor's degree in law, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Be a part of a team of cybersecurity consultants and analysts.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery of engagements.
• Work on penetration testing reports and technical deliverables to maintain quality standards.
• Work with team members through technical reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hands-on mentoring
• Focus on Cyber Security Assessment projects covering either vulnerability assessment & penetration testing, network security architecture review, secure configuration/code review, firewall ruleset reviews
• Experience with Vulnerability Management tools: Kali Linux, Acunetix, AppScan, Nexpose, Qualys Guard, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Fortify, etc.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships at mid and lower levels.
• Good knowledge of TCP/ IP and Networks, including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Routers, Switches, and network architecture.
• Experience in Infrastructure Penetration Testing and Application Security Testing.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently on projects with limited supervision and lead a small team with assistance from Manager.

Key Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience performing Network, Web, API, Mobile, and Thick Client application security testing.
• Proficient in using manual and automated application and network security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Acunetix, ffuf, wfuzz, nikto, Nmap, and Nessus.
• Experience in Secure Code Review.
• Experience conducting Network Security Architecture Reviews and configuration reviews of Windows, Linux, UNIX, Solaris, Databases, etc.
• Experience in basic scripting such as Shell, Python, PERL, etc.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation
• Open to learning new tools and technologies as per the project requirement
• Interactive with team members and confident during client meetings under the guidance of senior members of the project
• Be deadline-oriented and quality-focused
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as OWASP, CIS, and ISO27001
• Basic Knowledge of programming languages like C/C++, C#, JAVA, and ASP.NET, and familiarity with PERL/Python Scripting.
• Basic Knowledge of the cloud environment and its various components.
• Familiar with OWASP and Secure SDLC standards.
• offensive security skill sets include backdoors, keyloggers, password dumpers, and spear phishing payloads.
• Deliver Red Team Exercises and augment Senior Red Teamers.
• Knowledge of standard security requirements within ASP.NET applications
• Good Knowledge of TCP/IP, Network Security.
• Ability to automate certain security test cases or write PoC using a scripting language (Python, Shell Script, Ruby/Perl, etc.) wherever required.