Penetration Tester

Oculusit; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

OculusIT is looking for an Associate Penetration Tester to grow a career in offensive security. This role is designed for early-career cybersecurity professionals who possess a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn advanced penetration testing techniques under the guidance of senior team members.

The candidate will assist in security assessments, vulnerability validation, and documentation while gaining practical experience with tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Strong desire to build a career in penetration testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn from senior security professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior pentesters in security assessment engagements.
• Participate in internal and external vulnerability assessments.
• Perform reconnaissance and enumeration activities.
• Execute basic penetration testing tasks under supervision.
• Support web application and network security testing activities.
• Assist in vulnerability validation and evidence collection.
• Develop technical documentation and assessment notes.
• Participate in security research and proof-of-concept testing.
• Learn and apply offensive security methodologies.
• Support report generation and remediation verification activities.

Skills

Curious & self-driven

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus

Wireshark

OWASP ZAP

GitHub Security Projects

Hack The Box

TryHackMe

PortSwigger Academy

Job description

OculusIT is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Associate Penetration Tester who is eager to build a career in offensive security. This role is designed for early-career cybersecurity professionals who possess a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn advanced penetration testing techniques under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior pentesters in security assessment engagements.
• Participate in internal and external vulnerability assessments.
• Perform reconnaissance and enumeration activities.
• Execute basic penetration testing tasks under supervision.
• Support web application and network security testing activities.
• Assist in vulnerability validation and evidence collection.
• Develop technical documentation and assessment notes.
• Participate in security research and proof-of-concept testing.
• Learn and apply offensive security methodologies.
• Support report generation and remediation verification activities.

Required Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate understanding of:

• TCP/IP
• DNS
• HTTP/HTTPS
• Operating System Concepts
• Windows Security
• OWASP Top 10
• Basic Active Directory Concepts
• Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies

Desired Skills

Exposure to any of the following is preferred:

• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Nessus
• Wireshark
• OWASP ZAP
• GitHub Security Projects
• Hack The Box
• TryHackMe
• PortSwigger Academy

Certifications Preferred

Any of the following certifications will be advantageous:

• Security+
• CEH
• eJPT
• SC-900
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Strong desire to build a career in penetration testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn from senior security professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Curious and self-driven.
• Active in cybersecurity learning platforms.
• Interested in offensive security and attack techniques.
• Eager to progress toward certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, or CRTO.

Growth Path