Security Penetration Tester

Accops
Department Icon IT / Software Development & Related
Posted: 1 month ago
2-5 years
Pune, India
IT / Software Development & Related
work from office
Full Time
Closes 4 Dec 2026
Posted: 1 month ago
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Technical Skills Required Mandatory:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing / VAPT / Application Security.
  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Web Application Security
    • API Security
    • Network Security
    • Infrastructure Security
    • Windows & Linux Security
  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration-testing tools such as:

    • Burp Suite
    • Nmap
    • Metasploit
    • Wireshark
    • Nessus / OpenVAS
    • SQLMap
    • Nikto
    • Kali Linux
  • Understanding of common vulnerabilities such as:

    • SQL Injection
    • XSS
    • CSRF
    • SSRF
    • Command Injection
    • Authentication/Authorization issues
    • Privilege Escalation
    • IDOR/BOLA
    • Security Misconfiguration
    • Insecure Deserialization
  • Good understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, firewalls, ports and network protocols.
  • Ability to perform vulnerability validation and manual exploitation rather than relying only on automated scanners.
  • Good scripting/programming knowledge in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to create clear technical security reports and communicate findings to engineering teams.
Good To have:
  • Experience testing enterprise/security products, SaaS applications, endpoint solutions, VPN/ZTNA/VDI/virtualization platforms.
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.
  • Experience with cloud security testing.
  • Experience with source-code review / secure code review.
  • Knowledge of Active Directory and Windows domain security.
  • Experience with threat modeling and security assessment methodologies.
  • Familiarity with CVSS scoring and CVE analysis.
  • Experience with security automation and scripting.
Certifications – Preferred
One or more of the following certifications would be an       advantage:
    • OSCP
    • OSWE
    • CEH
    • eJPT
    • PNPT
    • CREST certifications
    • Security+ or equivalent security certifications
Soft Skills Required

  • Strong communication skills(verbal and written both)
  • Proactive
  • Self-motivated
  • Logical bent of mind (Analytical)
  • Team player & quick learner
  • Flexible/adaptable
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Excellent team player

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Perform Web Application, API, Network, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across Accops products and environments.
  • Identify, validate, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities.
  • Perform manual security testing in addition to automated vulnerability scanning.
  • Test authentication, authorization, session management, access controls, encryption, input validation, and other security controls.
  • Perform testing based on OWASP Top 10 and OWASP API Security Top 10.
  • Conduct network and infrastructure security assessments including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, firewalls, and related technologies.
  • Perform security testing of Windows and Linux environments.
  • Assess vulnerabilities in APIs, web applications, services, endpoints, and network-facing components.
  • Use penetration-testing tools to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
  • Develop proof-of-concept exploits where required to demonstrate security impact.
  • Perform vulnerability verification and re-testing after remediation.
  • Prepare detailed penetration testing reports including:
  • Vulnerability description
  • Business/security impact
  • Severity
  • Proof of concept/evidence
  • Affected components
  • Recommended remediation
  • Collaborate with developers and engineering teams to explain vulnerabilities and support remediation.
  • Track vulnerabilities through their lifecycle and ensure appropriate closure.
  • Stay updated on emerging vulnerabilities, CVEs, attack techniques, exploits, and security trends.
  • Support security reviews and contribute to improving secure development practices.

Skills

PythonBashSQLLinuxTCP/IPDNSVPNPenetration TestingOWASPBurp SuiteNmapWiresharkEncryptionCommunicationTeams

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