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ContactX Resource Management Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ContactX Resource Management Pvt Ltd in Mumbai seeks a seasoned security tester to perform comprehensive penetration testing across IT infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms, and ERP environments. You will assess testing tools, design tests, and document findings for remediation.

The role requires strong knowledge of security frameworks, hands-on testing, and the ability to train team members on the latest cybersecurity practices. Collaboration with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT security assessments and penetration testing across IT infrastructure, web apps, and mobile platforms.
• Hands-on experience with security testing across various platforms and environments, including ERP systems.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and practical mitigation techniques.
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and provide remediation steps to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Kali Linux and major pentest tool suites.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing of IT infrastructure, web apps, mobile platforms, and ERP integrations.
• Prepare detailed security assessment reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security posture.
• Train team members on latest cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Skills

IT security standards

Security risks in networks

Network security

OSi/TCP-IP basics

Penetration testing skills

Security technologies

Security architectures

Testing tools assessment

Scripting & programming

Manual penetration testing

Application Security Testing

Security testing of thick clients

Security research

Technical writing

Train team members

Security technologies breadth

Kali Linux & tools familiarity

OWASP top 10 understanding

Web app security assessments

Database testing (MySQL Oracle NoSQL)

Cyber security management

Proposals/RFP responses

Lead delivery & program management

Delivery team & client relationship

Hands-on with major pentest tools

Tools

Burpsuite

Metasploit

Core-Impact

Kali-Linux

AppScan

WebInspect

SSLScan

Soap

UI Pro

SonarQube

Qualys

Nikto

Nessus

nmap

sqlmap

OWASP ZAP

Job description

Desired skill set

• 1. Strong understanding of IT security standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS)
• 2. Strong understanding of security risks in networks and application platforms
• 3. Strong understanding of network security, infrastructure security and application security
• 4. Strong understanding of OSI, TCP/IP model and network basics
• 5. Demonstrate technical penetration testing skills on IT infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms and Red teaming
• 6. Strong technical skills: Information security, network security, Windows security, UNIX/Linux security, web and mobile application security, Cloud platforms
• 7. Broad knowledge of security technologies for applications, databases, networks, servers, and desktops
• 8. Solid technical skills in both information security architecture and penetration testing and ability to assess testing tools and deploy the right ones.
• 9. Scripting and programming experience is beneficial
• 10. Ability to perform manual penetration testing
• 11. Experience in Application Security Testing (Web, Mobile & ERP [SAP]), or related functions Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration testing
• 12. Perform penetration testing of various thick client software, web applications, and communications infrastructure to assist in hardening the cybersecurity posture against malicious actors
• 13. Conduct security research on the latest emerging advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware, and other security developments to assist in enterprise security efforts. Apply this security research into assessments
• 14. Perform technical writing to communicate the preparation, testing, and recommendation phases for various security tests. Work with stakeholders to remediate system vulnerabilities.
• 15. Train team members and colleagues on the latest cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to grow the skill of the firm
• 16. Understanding of various security technologies including end point security, perimeter security, advanced threat protection, malware defense and security management
• 17. Expertise in the phases of penetration testing. Familiarity with Kali Linux distribution and the associated penetration testing tools suite. Experience in penetration testing simulations like Hack the Box or Capture the Flag exercises considered a plus.
• 18. Good Understanding of OWASP top 10 and mitigation techniquesExperience in performing web application security assessments using hands on techniques for identifying SQL injections, XSS, Security Misconfiguration, CSRF, authentication/ authorization issues
• 20. Database testing: MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL
• 21. Understanding of cyber security management, cyber analytics, security intelligence platforms and threat intelligence frameworks
• 22. Writing business proposals and response to client RFP/ RFIs
• 23. Identifying business opportunities and lead delivery and program management for large cyber security programs
• 24. Delivery team and client relationship management
• 25. Experience on both commercial, open source tools and frameworks but not limited:
• Burpsuite, Metasploit, Core-Impact, Kali-Linux, AppScan, WebInspect, SSLScan, Soap
• UI Pro, SonarQube, Qualys, Nikto, Nessus, nmap, sqlmap, OWASP ZAP .