Application Penetration Tester (APT)

2 - 7 years

8 - 12 Lacs

Posted:14 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled

Application Penetration Tester (APT)

with hands-on experience in

Web, Mobile, and API security testing

. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, performing detailed security assessments, and collaborating with development and operations teams to strengthen the overall security posture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct

    manual and automated penetration testing

    for

    web, mobile, and API-based applications

    .
  • Utilize tools such as

    BurpSuite

    , OWASP ZAP, Postman, and other security frameworks for testing and analysis.
  • Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities with clear technical and business impact.
  • Prepare

    MIS reports

    , test summaries, and technical documentation for all conducted assessments.
  • Collaborate with development teams to provide remediation guidance and verify fixes.
  • Stay updated on the latest security threats, trends, and best practices in application security.
  • Ensure compliance with

    OWASP Top 10, SANS25

    , and other standard security benchmarks.
  • Participate in security audits, code reviews, and red team exercises when required.

Required Skills and Tools:

  • Strong understanding of

    Web/Mobile/API penetration testing methodologies

    .
  • Proficiency in

    BurpSuite

    , and familiarity with tools like OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Metasploit, and Postman.
  • Knowledge of

    vulnerability assessment frameworks

    and secure coding practices.
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining

    MIS reports

    related to security testing.
  • Solid understanding of

    OWASP Top 10

    ,

    SANS25

    , and

    CWE

    vulnerabilities.
  • Ability to analyze findings and provide clear mitigation strategies.

Certifications (Preferred):

  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

  • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

  • LPT (Licensed Penetration Tester)

  • CEPT (Certified Expert Penetration Tester)

  • SANS25 GIAC Certifications

Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
  • Advanced degrees or certifications in Information Security will be an added advantage.

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