Senior Penetration Testing

Michael Page; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a senior security specialist with extensive pentesting experience to lead security assessments, design controls, and provide actionable reporting for clients. The role requires deep knowledge of ethical hacking, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices.

Strong communication, business acumen, and the ability to operate within a matrix organization are essential for brokered outcomes with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, minimum 10 years experience in Security
• 5+ years of pentesting experience
• Business and commercial acumen - strong business experience with a strong focus of the customer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including quality, concise technical documentation, report writing and presentations
• Excellent team player working within matrix structures, with demonstrated ability to broker outcomes effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and peers
• Vendor and partner management experience, including professional services and technology vendors.

Skills

Security leadership

Penetration testing

Executive communication

Vendor management

Report writing

Team collaboration

Business acumen

Education

CEH

OSCP

GPEN

CCSP

CRT

GWAPT

CRTP

Job description

Certifications:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Industry-standard certification focused on ethical hacking and penetration testing techniques.
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP): Highly regarded certification for penetration testers, demonstrating practical skills in offensive security.
• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN): A certification focused on penetration testing and ethical hacking methodologies.
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP): Relevant if working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Additional Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):

• CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT): A certification specifically for penetration testers, focusing on best practices.
• SANS GPEN or GWAPT: For deeper knowledge in web application penetration testing.
• Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP): Focuses on advanced tactics used by attackers and security testing.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, minimum 10 years experience in Security
• 5+ years of pentesting experience
• Business and commercial acumen - strong business experience with a strong focus of the customer
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including quality, concise technical documentation, report writing and presentations
• Excellent team player working within matrix structures, with demonstrated ability to broker outcomes effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and peers
• Vendor and partner management experience, including professional services and technology vendors.