Penetration Tester

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Job summary

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS is seeking a seasoned Penetration Tester to assess security across networks, applications and databases. You will conduct rigorous ethical hacking engagements, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigations.

Join a team focused on strengthening cybersecurity and supporting governance across a global environment. The role requires independent work, stakeholder engagement, and continuous skill advancement in cutting-edge testing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Certifications such as OSWE/OSCP desirable.
• Experience with security assessment methodologies (OWASP, PTES, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes and manages complex penetration testing engagements on networks, apps, and databases.
• Conducts simulated cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities and assesses resilience.
• Performs tests against internal and external facing systems.
• Analyzes test results and provides detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Articulates risks through reports and presentations to key stakeholders.
• Works with Security DevOps teams to test automation processes and platforms.
• Supports risk assessment and develops mitigation measures based on testing.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

OWASP

NIST SP 800-115

Security reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Job Summary

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

The Penetration Tester is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for assessing and evaluating the security posture of the company's information systems, networks, applications and infrastructure.

This role involves conducting rigorous penetration testing and ethical hacking activities to identify vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses for exploitation.

The Penetration Tester collaborates with cross functional teams and provides strategic security recommendations and assists in strengthening the company's overall cybersecurity defenses.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes and manages complex penetration testing engagements on various IT assets, including networks, applications and databases.
• Conducts simulated cyber-attacks, including social engineering, to identify vulnerabilities and assesses the organization's resilience to cyber threats.
• Performs penetration tests against internal and external facing systems.
• Analyses and interprets penetration test results and provides detailed reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Provides input to improve the quality and effectiveness of tests in a highly scaled and global environment.
• Articulates complex technical risks through creation of reports and delivering presentations to key stakeholders.
• Works with Security DevOps teams to test the orchestration and automation processes and platforms, feed results into a testing program.
• Supports the assessment risk and the development and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures based on empirical testing.
• Provides comprehensive technical expertise with web, application and database vulnerability testing.
• Supports the development of the security automation framework and the implementation roadmap.
• Provides actionable security recommendations and mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Ensures that penetration testing activities align with relevant industry standards, compliance regulations, and best practices.
• Contributes to any security awareness training and education programs to promote a culture of cybersecurity within the organization.
• Stays up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and defensive technologies to continuously improve testing methodologies.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects within remote environment.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to engage with various stakeholders, have a team-based approach and work towards share goals and outcomes.
• Ability to think outside the box and a passion to improve your skills and drive innovation.
• Ability to compromise systems and demonstrate ways to laterally move post compromise.
• In-depth knowledge of common security assessment methodologies, such as OWASP, PTES, or NIST SP PHONE_NUMBER.
• Strong understanding of various operating systems, network protocols, and application security.
• Proficiency in using penetration testing tools and frameworks, such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark.
• Knowledge of security assessment tools and technologies used to evaluate web applications, databases, and network infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and exploit vulnerabilities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver clear and concise reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ethical and professional conduct with a commitment to confidentiality and data privacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field.
• Security related certifications such as OSWE, OSEP, OSCP, OSCE, CRTP, GPEN, or CREST is desirable.

Experience

• Seasoned demonstrated penetration testing experience and ethical hacking gained within a similar global environment.
• Seasoned demonstrated experience with both commercial and open-source security tools and scripting languages.
• Seasoned demonstrated exposure to security testing scenarios e.g. Capture the Flag / Red Team / Blue Team is desirable.
• Seasoned demonstrated experience with various testing platforms e.g. Hack the Box / Vulnhub / PentesterLab is desirable.

Workplace

Hybrid Working