VAPT Senior Manager - Cyber

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Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Manager / Senior Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end VAPT engagements, including web applications, mobile apps, networks, cloud, APIs, and infrastructure.
  • Conduct advanced manual and automated penetration tests to identify security vulnerabilities.
  • Oversee vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and exploitation activities.
  • Prepare and present detailed technical reports with mitigation recommendations to technical teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, etc.).
  • Collaborate with SOC, Risk, and IT teams to ensure effective remediation and closure of vulnerabilities.
  • Manage and mentor junior security consultants and testers.
  • Keep abreast of emerging security threats, exploits, and tools.
  • Drive continuous improvement of VAPT methodologies, processes, and toolsets.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience

    in VAPT, penetration testing, and security assessments.
  • Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, PTES, OSSTMM, NIST, and industry frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Qualys, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux.
  • Proven ability to perform manual exploitation beyond automated scans.
  • Strong report writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Team management / leadership experience (for Manager and above).

Certifications (Added Advantage)

  • OSCP / OSWE / OSEP

  • CEH (Practical) / ECSA

  • CISSP / CISM (for Senior Manager level)

  • CREST Registered Tester / CCT

  • GWAPT / GPEN / GXPN

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / PCI DSS QSA

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