Senior Consultant – VAPT

Role Overview We are looking for a skilled VAPT Consultant to join our Risk Advisory practice, responsible for identifying, analyzing, and helping clients remediate security vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for web applications, mobile applications, APIs, networks, and infrastructure
• Perform network penetration testing (internal/external), configuration reviews, and firewall rule reviews
• Conduct web/mobile application security testing based on OWASP Top 10, OWASP MASVS, and SANS 25
• Perform source code review (manual/automated) as required
• Prepare detailed technical reports with risk ratings, findings, and remediation recommendations
• Support red team/purple team exercises where applicable
• Use tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Acunetix, Qualys, Nexpose, Kali Linux
• Engage with client stakeholders to present findings and remediation roadmaps
• Stay current with emerging threats, CVEs, exploits, and attack techniques
• Support proposal writing, scoping, and effort estimation for VAPT engagements
• Mentor junior team members on testing methodologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in VAPT/penetration testing (preferably in a consulting/advisory environment)
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, OS internals (Windows/Linux), and web technologies
• Hands-on expertise with tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10, OWASP MASVS, MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) preferred
• Certifications preferred: OSCP, CEH, CPENT, GPEN, GWAPT, CREST (CRT)
• Strong report writing and client communication skills
• Willingness to travel for client engagements, if required

Pay: ₹929,164.96 - ₹2,242,259.91 per year

Application Question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What is your current CTC?
• What is your expected CTC?

Work Location: In person