Associate - Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment - IN

TIAA; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA Global Capabilities in Pune, India, seeks an Associate for Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment. Under supervision you perform vulnerability assessments to protect data, information systems and networks, and analyze threats or intrusion paths to guide corrective actions.

The role also involves contributing to AI-enabled vulnerability scanning, developing validation agents, and implementing countermeasures to boost security posture, incident response, and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of vulnerability assessment or security testing experience.
• Experience in analyzing intrusion methods and threats.
• Experience in reporting vulnerabilities and remediation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in conducting vulnerability assessments to test network safeguards and protect data.
• Contributes to analyzing causes and exploitation methods of malicious activities.
• Assists in identifying intrusion paths and methods from vulnerability analysis.
• Helps recommend vulnerability corrections in reports.
• Assists in analyzing software systems for functionality and intent.
• Participates in designing countermeasures and cyber operations tools.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Cloud Computing Security

Communication

Collaboration

Detail-Oriented

General Risk Management

Education

University (Degree) Preferred

Job description

Associate - Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment - IN

The Information Security Vulnerability Assessment Analyst job participates in conducting vulnerability assessments to protect the company's data, information systems and networks. Under close supervision, this job participates in analyses to make corrective actions and to check the intrusion paths that exist within the current systems. This job also contributes in analyzing threats or hidden events within the enterprise network.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assists in performing vulnerability assessments to test existing network safeguards, and employs computer network defense tools and approved practices to protect networks to ensure data security.
• Contributes in analyzing causes and exploitation methods of malicious activities, along with checking the effects on information technology (IT) systems and information.
• Assists in identifying intrusion or incident path and method for incidents found via vulnerability analysis.
• Helps making recommendations for vulnerability corrections within reports outlining past network security incidents.
• Assists in analyzing software systems to determine both functionality and intent of software systems.
• Participates in the design and development of countermeasures, system integration, and tools specific to cyber and information Operations.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

6IC

AI-Enabled Capabilities

• Builds and matures AI-enabled vulnerability scanning capabilities using AI development tools and platforms, strengthening the team's skills and repeatable practices for AI-driven scans.
• Designs, builds, and iterates on AI-based validation agents (e.g., verification of scan findings, SAST verification) to improve accuracy and reduce false positives at scale.
• Drives the integration of AI and agentic capabilities into vulnerability management BAU, improving the speed, accuracy, and scale of identification, prioritization, and remediation workflows.
• Develops standardized evaluation criteria to benchmark performance across testing harnesses, LLM providers, and iterations, ensuring AI processes are repeatable and sustainable; supports advancement of AI identification and verification from proof-of-concept to production.
• Leads and participates in future AI-driven vulnerability management initiatives that build on these capabilities as the program evolves.

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Business Continuity Planning
• Cloud Computing Security
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Compliance
• Consultative Communication
• Cybersecurity
• Detail-Oriented
• General Risk Management
• Network Security
• Prioritizes Effectively

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Company Overview

TIAA Global Capabilities was established in 2016 with a mission to tap into a vast pool of talent, reduce risk by insourcing key platforms and processes, as well as contribute to innovation with a focus on enhancing our technology stack. TIAA Global Capabilities is focused on building a scalable and sustainable organization , with a focus on technology , operations and expanding into the shared services business space.

Working closely with our U.S. colleagues and other partners, our goal is to reduce risk, improve the efficiency of our technology and processes and develop innovative ideas to increase throughput and productivity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

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At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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