VAPT Engineer - Require Quick Joiners

Syncfusion; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEH

Security+

Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Job summary

Syncfusion is seeking a VAPT Engineer with 0–3 years of experience to support vulnerability assessment and penetration testing across applications, APIs, networks, servers, and cloud infrastructure.

The candidate should have a strong cybersecurity foundation and a willingness to develop hands-on penetration-testing skills. Preferred certifications include CEH, Security+, and related cybersecurity credentials.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of VAPT and cybersecurity concepts.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, networking, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus/Qualys, Wireshark, or OWASP ZAP.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows security.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell is an advantage.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for web applications, APIs, networks, servers, and infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and analyze results using tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP.
• Perform manual validation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses.
• Prepare VAPT reports including vulnerability details, risk ratings, evidence, impact, and remediation recommendations.
• Perform vulnerability remediation tracking and retesting.
• Conduct security testing based on OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, CVSS, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Assist with network and infrastructure security assessments.
• Support security audits, compliance activities, and customer security questionnaires.
• Research CVEs, emerging vulnerabilities, and security threats.
• Work with infrastructure and development teams to validate and remediate security findings.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

TCP/IP networking

OWASP Top 10

Nessus/Qualys

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

OWASP ZAP

Linux security

Windows security

Python scripting

Education

B.Tech / BE (Any Specialization)

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus/Qualys

Wireshark

OWASP ZAP

Job description

We are looking for a VAPT Engineer with 03 years of experience to support vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities across applications, APIs, networks, servers, and cloud infrastructure. The candidate should have a strong foundation in cybersecurity and a willingness to develop hands‑on penetration‑testing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for web applications, APIs, networks, servers, and infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and analyze results using tools such as Nmap, Burp Suite, and OWASP ZAP.
• Perform manual validation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security weaknesses.
• Prepare VAPT reports including vulnerability details, risk ratings, evidence, impact, and remediation recommendations.
• Perform vulnerability remediation tracking and retesting.
• Conduct security testing based on OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, CVSS, and CIS Benchmarks.
• Assist with network and infrastructure security assessments.
• Support security audits, compliance activities, and customer security questionnaires.
• Research CVEs, emerging vulnerabilities, and security threats.
• Work with infrastructure and development teams to validate and remediate security findings.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of VAPT and cybersecurity concepts.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, networking, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, VPN, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus/Qualys, Wireshark, or OWASP ZAP.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows security.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell is an advantage.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• CEH
• Security+
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Eligibility Criteria:

• Graduates from 2022 to 2026 with a minimum of 60% in UG and PG (if applicable).
• 65% in SSLC & HSC (HSC Mandatory)
• No gaps of any kind
• Require Quick Joiners

Qualification:

B.Tech / BE - Any Specialization.

Experience:

0 to 3 years

Note: Those who attended the interview already are not eligible for this walk-in.