Cyber Offensive Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Offensive Security Engineer

Location: Gurgaon (On-site)
Type: Full-Time
Company: V-Patrol AI Pvt. Ltd.
Experience: 2–4 Years

V-Patrol AI is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Offensive Security Engineer to join our elite security research and red-team operations unit.
In this role, you will simulate real-world cyberattacks, build offensive security tools, uncover advanced vulnerabilities, and support intelligence teams by analyzing threat actors and their TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).

This position is ideal for professionals with expertise in adversarial simulations, malware development (maldev), exploit research, and advanced penetration testing.

Key ResponsibilitiesOffensive Security & Red Team Operations

• Plan and execute full-scope red team engagements across networks, applications, cloud, wireless, and social engineering vectors.
• Develop custom offensive tools, exploits, payloads, and proof-of-concept attack modules.
• Conduct adversary emulation based on MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and real-world campaigns.
• Perform malware analysis, malware development (maldev), and reverse engineering to evaluate organizational resilience.

Vulnerability Research & Exploit Development

• Identify, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, Android, Web, and Cloud environments.
• Perform fuzzing, static/dynamic analysis, and offensive R&D for zero-day discovery.
• Build custom scripts and automation frameworks for exploit development and testing.

Threat Intelligence Collaboration

• Work with internal intelligence teams to track and model APT groups, cybercrime operations, and emerging attack techniques.
• Convert threat intelligence into offensive capabilities, detection gap analysis, and defensive improvements.

Reporting & Security Recommendations

• Produce detailed technical reports with exploit chains, vulnerabilities, attack paths, and remediation guidance.
• Participate in purple team operations to help defensive teams validate detection and response coverage.

Required Technical SkillsCore Offensive Skills

• Strong experience in penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation.
• Proficiency in malware development (maldev) and payload engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, OllyDbg, and Radare2.
• Deep understanding of Windows internals, Linux internals, and Android security.

Exploit Development

• Solid knowledge of buffer overflows, ROP chains, heap exploitation, and memory corruption.
• Experience working with fuzzing tools (AFL, Peach, Hongfuzz).
• Proficiency in Assembly, C/C++, Python, or Go.

Tools & Frameworks

• Offensive frameworks: Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Empire.
• Scripting and payload tools: Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Network offensive tools: Responder, BloodHound, CrackMapExec, Mimikatz.
• Exposure to cloud exploitation (AWS/Azure) is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in red teaming, offensive security, exploit research, or malware analysis.
• Preferred certifications: OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSEE, CRTO, CRTE, GXPN.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Android hacking, mobile exploit development, or mobile malware analysis.
• Understanding of implant development, C2 frameworks, or persistence techniques.
• Familiarity with threat hunting and SOC operations for purple teaming.
• Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or law enforcement missions.

Why Join Us

• Work with a top-tier cyber offensive and intelligence team.
• Contribute to high-impact national security and cyber defense projects.
• Participate in advanced offensive R&D, zero-day research, and red-team missions.
• High-growth environment with freedom to innovate and conduct hands-on experimentation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹480,000.00 - ₹750,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person