
IS Analyst- VAPT
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Key member of the GCS IS Ethical Hacking & Data Protection Team
- Perform and facilitate network and application penetration tests for internal teams, on a variety of technologies.
- Perform threat models and security consultations with internal teams, to advise on security best practices.
- Develop remediation recommendations for IT administrators and developers, tailored to their environment and business needs.
- Deliver high quality and actional reports for a diverse audience of IT administrators and developers.
- Monitor for vulnerability trends across the enterprise and notify leadership about opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend security enhancements and purchases consistent with information security strategy and evolving threats for business units supported.
- Keep up to date on information security threats and countermeasures and advise technical staff.
- Participate as a member of the GCS Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) as needed to consult on compromise vectors or the cyber kill chain.
- Experience with BurpSuite and other web attack proxies.
- Exhibit skills in the Vulnerability Management lifecycle, including vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, red team engagements, remediation and validation.
- Technical skills proficiency in the following areas:
- Web application penetration testing
- Advanced ability to understand application diagrams and consult on security best practices.
- Advanced understanding of web application vulnerabilities such as XSS, SQLi, iDOR, and others in the OWASP Top 10.
- Experience with penetration testing tools such as BurpSuite, Fiddler, ZAP, Metasploit, and exploitDB.
- Strong proficiency in Linux.
- Understanding of cloud services (Azure, AWS) and their role in creating a secure application environment.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills—including the ability to prepare documentation and ability to clearly and effectively communicate Information Security matters to executives, auditors and end users.
- Strong ability to work in a team effectively and collaborate across multiple time zones.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 05+ years application penetration testing and/or red teaming experience.
- One (or more) relevant certifications: GPEN
- Experience with ISO 27001/2 or other information security industry regulatory controls and compliance.
- Ability to interpret information security data and processes to identify potential compliance issues.
- Decision-making and problem solving skills including the ability to clearly define and resolve issues.
- Assertive and proactive in identifying and resolving issues and concerns.
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to prepare prioritize and complete work plans.
- Ability to work with geographically diverse offices in a global organization, with a willingness to work offset hours occasionally to accommodate time zones.