Senior Associate/ Manager – Cybersecurity testing & auditing

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements:

• B.E / B.Tech/ M.CA/M.Sc (IT/CSE) or equivalent with 6-8 years of experience in cyber security domain.
• Strong technical background in networking/system administration, security administration & testing or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in IT security auditing, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, Networking technologies, IP internet working, LAN Switching, IP Routing, Wireless, WAN protocols.
• Good Understanding of Data Center architectures and the three pillars of data center infrastructure: network, storage and servers.
• Working knowledge of two or more years of Perl, Python, Bash, or C Configuration and Security experience of Operating Systems (Windows, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
• Sound Knowledge of a few of the major networking and security solutions like Next Gen Firewalls, UTMs, IPSs, AFW, VPN, DDoS, Antivirus, Patch Management, DLP, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, SOC management tools, switches, routers, etc.
• Thorough understanding of best practices in cyber security and prevailing security standards like NISPG guidelines, NSCS prescribed security audit guidelines, CERT-In guidelines, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Secure SDLC standards / frameworks, the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), COBIT and NIST SP800-115.
• Practical experience of security testing techniques such as threat modeling, network discovery, port and service identification, vulnerability scanning, network sniffing, penetration testing, configuration reviews, firewall rule reviews, social engineering, wireless penetration testing, fuzzing, and password cracking and can perform these techniques from a variety of adversarial perspectives (white-, grey-, black-box).
• Experience of discovering, utilizing, and possibly writing exploits for such vulnerabilities as buffer and stack overflows.
• Familiar with the logistics of security testing such as acquiring authorization for testing, reporting, risk analysis of findings, data handling, and legal considerations.
• Expertise in usage of commercial network and application Security tools (Nessus, Nexpose, Qualys, AppDetective, AppScan, etc.) and open source and free tools experience (Kali Linux suite, Metasploit, nmap, airsnort, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Paros, etc.)
• Security testing certifications in one or more of the following: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH); GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN); Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP); or equivalent development or testing certification (ECSA, CEPT, CPTE, CPTS, etc).
• In addition, should have one or more of the following governance certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professionals® (CISSP®); Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®); Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®), ISMS (e.g., BS7799 / ISO17799 / ISO27001) Lead Assessor certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, ability to write at quality reports High integrity and confidentiality.

Position & Key Responsibilities:

• Define scope of security audit, assessment of the assets and develop understanding of the architecture.
• Perform analysis and testing to verify the strengths and weaknesses of client IT environments utilizing commercial and open-source security testing tools.
• Perform Internet penetration testing (blackbox / greybox / whitebox testing) and network architecture reviews (manual/ automated) Perform other security testing tasks such as wireless penetration testing, social engineering campaigns (email, web, phone, physical, etc.), mobile application testing, embedded device testing, and similar activities meant to identify critical weaknesses within client environments
• Prepare remediation recommendations for identified findings.
• Provide recommendations on improving security of IT infrastructure including servers, devices, networks, software, data, and complete information systems against possible intrusion and cyber-attacks.
• Work closely with the client and company team to ensure meeting client expectations & satisfaction. Ensure that documentation is compliant with the high quality standards