Vapt Engineer

Persistent; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company-sponsored education and certifications

Employee engagement initiatives

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage for self and family

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced VAPT Engineer to identify security weaknesses in applications, networks, and infrastructure. This role involves planning and executing assessments, manual exploitation, and documenting findings with clear impact and remediation guidance.

Candidates should have 5 to 8 years of experience along with knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and scripting skills. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Join Persistent to make a difference in a values-driven, people-centric work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong knowledge of network/infra testing and exploitation tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Document findings with evidence and remediation guidance.
• Brief stakeholders on findings and security posture.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Education

Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or GWAPT

Tools

Burp

Metasploit

Nmap

Nessus

Job description

About Position

We are looking for a VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) Engineer to identify and exploit security weaknesses across applications, networks, and infrastructure.

• Role: VAPT
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You\'ll Do:

• Plan and execute vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across web, API, mobile, network, and cloud.
• Perform manual exploitation beyond automated scanning to validate real risk.
• Document findings with clear impact, evidence, and remediation guidance.
• Re-test and validate remediation, and track risk to closure.
• Develop and refine testing methodologies, scripts, and tooling.
• Brief stakeholders on findings and security posture.

Expertise You\'ll Bring:

• Between 5 to 8 years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
• Hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment experience.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, network/infra testing, and exploitation tools (Burp, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus).
• Understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for custom tooling.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or GWAPT preferred.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let\'s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."