Senior Penetration Testing Analyst

🕒 September 8

🇮🇳 India – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Sophos

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1985

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2021-08

Consulting • Healthcare • Manufacturing

Sophos is a leading cybersecurity company that specializes in protecting businesses against advanced cyber threats. The company offers a comprehensive suite of security solutions, including endpoint protection, managed detection and response (MDR), network security, and cloud security. With a prevention-first approach, Sophos aims to stop ransomware and other cyber threats before they cause harm. Sophos provides services such as threat research, security training, and operational support to ensure robust defense against cyberattacks. Their solutions cater to various industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and retail. The Sophos Central platform delivers centralized security management, integrating seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure to enhance security posture.

📋 Description

• Conduct application security assessments for web, mobile, and API applications, or network penetration testing assessments • Use off-the-shelf and internally developed exploitation tools for manual testing and advanced attacks • Produce and deliver professional security assessment reports containing vulnerability and exploit information • Lead client conference calls, including project kick-off, high/critical finding notifications, and close-out reviews • Review test findings, evidence, reproduction steps, and remediation recommendations with clients • Perform proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits • Conduct exploitation testing and document findings for client remediation • Work independently and as part of a larger team • Travel up to 10% may be required • Perform other essential duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Typically 6+ years of related professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience • Minimum of 4 years of experience with penetration testing • Minimum of 4 years of experience with at least one of Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, or Burp Suite • Offensive certifications such as CEH, WAPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GAWN, or OSCP • Knowledge of NetSparker and AppScan is desirable • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Linux operating system administration and internals is desirable • Experience with application attack vectors, security test processes, and common vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 • Technical understanding of TCP/IP networking • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent professional experience • Working knowledge of SQL and high-level languages • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Legal authorization to work in India without employer sponsorship

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first working model • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives • Volunteer days • Global employee sustainability initiatives • Global fitness and trivia competitions • Global wellbeing days • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training • Recruitment and selection adjustments available to support candidates with disabilities or other needs