Senior Penetration Testing Analyst
Sophos (company site, opens in a new tab)6+ yrsRemoteDirect career pageEst. 20–40 LPA
Posted on 8 Sept
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Job description
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About This Role
- Conduct application and network penetration testing using both off-the-shelf and custom exploitation tools to identify vulnerabilities.
- Produce and deliver comprehensive security assessment reports including findings, evidence, and remediation recommendations to clients.
- Engage in client communications such as project kick-offs, status updates on high/critical issues, and test result review calls.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of penetration testing experience.
- Experience with at least one tool: Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or Burp Suite (minimum 4 years).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Hold offensive security certifications such as CEH, WAPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GAWN, or OSCP.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- At least 6 years in cybersecurity roles with strong penetration testing specialization and hands-on use of exploitation frameworks.
- Comfortable working independently and collaborating within a team in a remote work setup with up to 10% travel.
- Strong technical communication skills to clearly articulate complex vulnerabilities and remediation steps to clients.