Penetration Tester

Base Location : ChennaiPosition : Full-time, PermanentWorking model : Hybrid + RemoteRequired Skills :- Good understanding of OWASP Web Application Security risks- Required good knowledge in Kali Linux, Burp Suite, HCL Rational Appscan, Nmap, Nessus, SQL map.- A solid understanding of ethical hacking. Ability to assess testing tools and deploy the right ones- Good understanding on Network and Server security testing- Scripting and programming experience is beneficial- Ability to explain findings to non-technical professionals- Excellent report writing and presentation skills- Customer facing skills- Able to work independently and also as part of a teamCertification : Ethical Hacking certified from EC Council, any other Security Certification would be an added advantageExperience Required :- Good experience in using Kali Linux, Burp Suite and HCL Rational Appscan.- Penetration testing experience of web-based applications and networks.- Solid knowledge and experience of using a variety of penetration testing or threat modelling tools including open source. Experience of threat reporting and assessing vulnerabilities.- Adapt at explaining technical jargon to non-technical parties.- Scripting skills is an added advantage.Job Responsibilities :- Perform Penetration Testing on Web Application, Web Services and API's.- Keep up to date with latest testing and ethical hacking method- Deploy the testing methodology and collect data- Report the findings and recommendations to the customers- Make suggestions for security improvements and perform scans on Network scans on Nessus.Essential Education & Skills :- Bachelors / Master's degree- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills with professional work ethics- Should be a quick learner- Exhibit a strong passion towards penetration testing and has the zeal to learn new skills (ref:hirist.tech)