VAPT Consultant - Cyber

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Job Summary:

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Consultant

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform comprehensive

    vulnerability assessments

    and

    penetration testing

    on applications, infrastructure, cloud, and network layers.
  • Identify security issues, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities and provide detailed risk analysis and actionable recommendations.
  • Prepare high-quality VAPT reports including technical findings and risk-based remediation guidance.
  • Collaborate with development, IT, and security teams to validate and mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
  • Use industry-standard tools such as

    Burp Suite

    ,

    Nessus

    ,

    Nmap

    ,

    Metasploit

    ,

    OWASP ZAP

    ,

    Wireshark

    , and others.
  • Keep up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct retesting to validate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum

    3 years

    of hands-on experience in VAPT (Application, Network, Cloud, Mobile, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of

    OWASP Top 10

    ,

    SANS Top 25

    ,

    MITRE ATT&CK

    framework, and secure coding practices.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like

    Python

    ,

    Bash

    , or

    PowerShell

    is a plus.
  • Experience with

    SIEM

    ,

    firewalls

    ,

    IDS/IPS

    ,

    endpoint protection

    , and

    cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

    preferred.
  • Relevant certifications such as

    CEH, OSCP, eJPT, eCPPT, or similar

    are desirable.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong documentation and report-writing capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in BFSI, Telecom, or Technology sectors.
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as

    ISO 27001

    ,

    PCI DSS

    , or

    SOC 2

    is an advantage.

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