Penetration Testing Professional

2 - 7 years

4 - 9 Lacs

Posted:2 months ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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BMC Software is looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join the Product Security Group. This is a senior technical position in the team. The candidate will be responsible for engaging with various product teams on security architecture reviews, SaaS security, penetration testing.

A penetration tester plays a crucial role in safeguarding an organization's digital assets and information by proactively identifying and addressing security weaknesses. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the field of cybersecurity.


Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of applications and systems using various tools and techniques.
  • Execute penetration tests to simulate real-world cyberattacks, identifying weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
  • Provide expert guidance on application security best practices.
  • Research and develop new penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.

    Qualifications & Skills:

    • 2+ years of experience in product security (web, mobile, API, cloud, infrastructure, and container security) or equivalent skillset.
    • Penetration testing experience is essential; prior participation in bug bounty programs is a plus.
    • Proficiency with hacking tools and penetration testing frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark).
    • Expertise in web application security testing, including knowledge of OWASP Top Ten vulnerabilities.
    • Experience identifying and assessing vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and more.
    • Proficiency in exploiting vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access and assess attack impact.
    • Understanding of vulnerability scoring systems (e.g., CVSS) for prioritizing findings.
    • Ability to think creatively and analytically to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
    • Strong problem-solving skills when encountering unexpected challenges during testing.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying technical details to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Meticulous attention to detail in documenting findings and creating reports.
    • Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines and testing schedules.
    • High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
    • Optional

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      • Hands-on technical experience with cloud security solutions for leading cloud service providers (e.g., AWS).
      • Experience with secure code review (SAST) tools for languages such as C/C++, Java, and Python, and relevant frameworks.



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