Security Consultant / Penetration Tester

The Missing Link; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Training and company paid certifications

Exposure to diverse clients and industries

Job summary

The Missing Link is seeking experienced Penetration Testers to join their Cyber Security Consulting team in Bengaluru. This hands-on role focuses on delivering security testing engagements and advising clients on risk remediation strategies.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience, possess a valid penetration testing certification, and demonstrate strong technical and communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment fostering professional development through mentoring and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a security consultant or penetration tester.
• An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory.
• Experience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality security testing engagements.
• Advise clients on remediation strategies and secure design.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across various environments.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Technical skills

Communication skills

Risk mitigation strategies

Team collaboration

Education

Penetration testing certification (OSCP, OSCE, CREST)

Job description

Hack with purpose. Learn with the best. Grow your cyber career.

At The Missing Link, we don't just find security gaps, we help organisations close them. As one of Australia's most awarded IT and Cyber Security providers, and now part of the Infosys family, we're scaling our global cyber capability and investing in top-tier talent in India.

With over 28 years of experience, 200+ team members, and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we create an environment where skilled security professionals can do meaningful work, sharpen their craft, and grow their careers.

We are The Missing Link between where you are and where you want to be.

The Opportunity

We're expanding our Cyber Security Consulting team and are looking for experienced Penetration Testers to join us in Bengaluru.

This is a hands‑on, technical role suited to ethical hackers and security researchers who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working on complex, real‑world client environments across multiple industries.

You’ll deliver high‑quality security testing engagements, help clients understand and remediate risk, and continuously evolve your skills alongside a highly capable team.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Vulnerability Assessments (Internal, External, Web Applications, Databases)
• Penetration Testing (Internal, External, Web, Database, Mobile & Wireless)
• Firewall and password audits
• SOE security assessments
• Source code reviews
• Security risk (ISO 27k) and Privacy Impact (APP) assessments
• Red team attack simulations

You’ll also contribute to advising clients on remediation strategies, risk mitigation, and secure design – not just finding issues, but helping solve them.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a security consultant or penetration tester
• An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory
• Experience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed above
• Strong technical skills as an ethical hacker and security researcher
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the IT Security industry
• Knowledge of a range of consulting and security vendor solution offerings
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations

Benefits

• Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment
• Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Learn from the best. Join a team with 25+ OSCP-certified consultants who actively share knowledge and mentor others
• Training & company paid certifications supported
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries
• Challenging, varied work that keeps you on the cutting edge of cyber security
• Stable, professional onsite environment (5 days per week in office)

If you are passionate about cyber security, love solving complex problems, and want to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about quality and growth, we'd love to hear from you.