Penetration Tester, SMB

Jobtailor; Dadri; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in India is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester/Red Teamer to assess security across client infrastructure, web and mobile apps. You will apply an attacker mindset to identify vulnerabilities and craft practical mitigations.

The role requires hands-on expertise with Kali Linux, Burp, Metasploit, and Python/.NET for automation. You will document findings for technical and executive audiences and contribute to developing new testing tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex computer systems and cybersecurity environments for penetration testing.
• Identify security vulnerabilities in clients’ infrastructure, web/mobile applications and related systems.
• Apply an adversary mindset to simulate sophisticated actors and achieve project objectives.
• Document and communicate findings to technical and executive audiences.
• Develop internal tools and automation to support penetration-testing.
• Research new tools or scripts to identify vulnerabilities.
• Present recommendations to reduce risk where remediation is not possible.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Python Programming

.NET Programming

Automation Development

Security Tool Development

Adversary Simulation

Education

Degree in Information Technology/Information Security/Cybersecurity

Tools

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Automation Tools

Job description

• Understand complex computer systems and technical cybersecurity environments for penetration testing
• Work on projects identifying security vulnerabilities in clients’ infrastructure, web applications, mobile applications, and related systems
• Apply an adversary mindset to simulate sophisticated actors and achieve project-specific objectives
• Document and communicate findings and vulnerabilities at technical and executive management levels
• Assist in developing offensive capabilities
• Develop internal tools and automation to support penetration-test execution
• Research and develop tools or scripts to identify new vulnerabilities
• Understand and present recommendations to reduce risk in complex scenarios where vulnerabilities cannot be remediated

Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related work experience
• 3+ years of experience in Penetration Testing and/or Red Teaming
• Experience with penetration testing of Web Applications, Infrastructure, mobile applications, and Vulnerability Assessments
• Expertise using Kali Linux and tools like Burp, Metasploit, and other security tools
• Experience in effectively prioritising workload to meet deadlines with quality deliverables
• Hardworking, committed to teamwork, and able to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate ideas and scenarios internally and with clients effectively
• Ability to maintain professionalism and strive for high ethical professional standards
• Willingness to research new security testing techniques and build automation to improve efficiency
• Programming experience in Python, .NET, or other interpreted or compiled languages
• Preferred professional qualifications: OSCP, OSCP+, CRTP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Penetration Testing and Red Teaming, with a strong focus on identifying security vulnerabilities in complex systems. Proficient in using security tools and programming languages to develop automation and enhance testing efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Penetration Testing
• Red Teaming
• Kali Linux
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit

Hard Skills

• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Web Application Testing
• Infrastructure Testing
• Mobile Application Testing
• Python Programming
• .NET Programming
• Automation Development
• Security Tool Development
• Adversary Simulation

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Professionalism
• Workload Prioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

• OSCP
• OSCP+
• CRTP

Industry Keywords

• Cybersecurity
• Information Technology
• Information Systems Security
• Security Vulnerabilities
• Risk Reduction

Tools & Technologies

• Kali Linux
• Burp Suite
• Metasploit
• Security Tools
• Automation Tools