Security Consultant L1

Key Responsibilities:

 Perform VAPT engagements for web applications, APIs, mobile applications, internal and external networks, and cloud environments.

 Identify, validate, and assess vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and business logic flaws.

 Prepare detailed assessment reports with technical findings, proof-of-concept evidence, risk ratings, business impact, and remediation recommendations.

 Communicate vulnerabilities and associated risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 To perform remediation validation and re-testing to confirm the closure of identified issues.

 Stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and current security trends.

Technical Skills :

 Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls

 Good knowledge of Operating Systems:
o Linux (File system, Permissions, Basic commands)
o Windows (Architecture, services, Registry basics)

 Strong understanding of web, mobile (Android/IOS) and API application architecture and security concepts.

 Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including sessions, cookies, JWT, OAuth, and SSO.

 Understanding of common attack vectors such as XSS, SQL injection, SSRF, CSRF, and IDOR.

 Understanding of REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and modern API architectures.

 Hands-on experience identifying vulnerabilities aligned with the OWASP Top 10 & SANS 25.

 Hands-on experience with tools: Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, SQLmap, Postman, MobSF

 Strong knowledge in leveraging AI to automate VAPT processes and support security research and exploration.

 Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues by understanding the client's environment.

Professional Skills

 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 Ability to think like an attacker while maintaining a risk-based approach.

 Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.

 Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

 Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality assessments.

 Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet project deadlines.

 Eagerness to learn new technologies, attack techniques, and security methodologies.

Qualifications

 Education
o Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.

 Experience
o 0-1 year of hands-on experience in VAPT, Application Security, Offensive Security, or related cybersecurity domains. Internship, freelance, bug bounty, research, or lab-based experience will be considered valuable.

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently pursuing or have you completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field?
• Do you have any hands-on exposure to Cyber Security, VAPT, Application Security, or Penetration Testing through internships, projects, labs, or self-learning?
• Are you familiar with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities?
• Have you used Burp Suite for security testing or learning purposes?
• Have you performed Web Application Security Testing as part of a project, lab, internship, or self-learning exercise?
• Do you have basic knowledge of Linux commands and file permissions?
• Do you have a basic understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and Firewalls?
• Have you used platforms such as TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, or similar cybersecurity learning platforms?
• Briefly describe your best cybersecurity project and provide the project link.
• Are you based in Ahmedabad or willing to relocate to Ahmedabad?

Work Location: In person