Penetration Tester

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🇮🇳 India – Remote

💵 ₹800k - ₹1.2M / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Cognisys

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Compliance

💼 Consulting

💰 Debt financing on 2023-04

Cybersecurity • Compliance • Consulting

Cognisys is a cybersecurity and compliance consultancy that provides governance, risk and compliance (GRC) services, CREST-accredited penetration testing, and vulnerability management. They act as a security and compliance partner (including vCISO engagements), and are a leading global service partner for Vanta, helping clients accelerate compliance like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Cognisys operates internationally with multiple regional teams and offices, offers remote and hybrid roles, and emphasizes agile, client-focused delivery for organisations ranging from startups to large enterprises.

📋 Description

• Deliver high-quality security assessments for clients across networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure • Use automated tools, manual testing, and exploitation techniques to identify vulnerabilities • Assess vulnerability impact, attack paths, and technical security controls • Produce clear, accurate, and actionable penetration testing reports with practical remediation recommendations • Communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical clients • Manage multiple client engagements, priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities • Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and colleagues • Contribute technical knowledge and ideas to improve testing methodologies and delivery processes • Keep technical knowledge current and develop skills across offensive security tools, techniques, and emerging threats

🎯 Requirements

• Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing across one or more areas, such as networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, or cloud environments • A strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, tools, and techniques • Experience using vulnerability scanning tools alongside manual testing and exploitation techniques • An understanding of technical security controls, attack paths, and how vulnerabilities can be identified and exploited • Experience identifying, analysing, and validating security vulnerabilities • Ability to assess the potential technical and business impact of vulnerabilities • Experience producing high-quality penetration testing reports with clear, practical remediation recommendations • Ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence when discussing findings with clients • Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines effectively • Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning, and technical development • Industry-recognised penetration testing or offensive security certifications, or demonstrable progress towards obtaining them are highly regarded; OSCP, CPSA, CRT, or equivalent certifications are highly regarded

🏖️ Benefits

• 23 days annual leave per year plus 10 Indian public holidays (5 national plus 5 state holidays of your choosing) • 1 day of paid leave for your Birthday • Individual healthcare insurance plan • Access to an employee mental health and wellbeing platform • £2,000 annual training budget • Up to £2,000 per successful referral