Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Security Penetration Testing
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
We are looking for a penetration testing professional with expertise in Infrastructure and Application Security Testing to identify vulnerabilities and simulate real-world attack scenarios. Experience in undertaking Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) initiatives to validate security controls and simulate real-world attack scenarios.
The role will support enterprise clients in improving their security posture through advanced security assessments, vulnerability validation and remediation advisory.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Conduct application, API, infrastructure and cloud penetration testing.
Perform security assessments for enterprise systems and critical applications.
Identify vulnerabilities and develop practical remediation recommendations.
Conduct threat modeling and secure design reviews.
Provide client advisory and solutioning support for improving application security posture.
Execute Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) exercises to validate security control effectiveness.
Develop detailed reports including risk analysis and remediation guidance.
Professional & Technical Skills:
Application Penetration Testing: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLmap
API Penetration Testing: Postman, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
Infrastructure Penetration Testing: Metasploit Framework, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux
Cloud Security Testing: ScoutSuite, Pacu, Prowler, AzureHound
Vulnerability Scanning Tools: Qualys VMDR, OpenVAS, Nessus
BAS - Cymulate & AttackIQ
Experience using AI-assisted vulnerability discovery tools.
Familiarity with automated penetration testing frameworks.
Ability to develop security testing automation scripts.
Understanding of security testing for AI and machine learning systems.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Security Penetration Testing.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
Bengaluru
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