Job Description

The Vulnerability Assessment - Penetration Testing Lead is a senior technical leadership position responsible for identifying, evaluating, and neutralizing security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. You will lead the advanced penetration testing read team and vulnerability management team across network infrastructures (5G/6G), cloud environments, and applications.



Design and lead end-to-end Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) programs across various platforms. Conduct simulated adversarial attacks (Red Teaming) to evaluate the effectiveness of security operations and incident response. Oversee specialized security testing for telecom infrastructure, including SS7/Diameter, 5G Core, and IoT ecosystems. Implement AI-driven tools to transition from point-in-time testing to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). Lead the selection and deployment of automated security scanning suites (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit). Integrate automated security tools seamlessly into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. Translate critical and high-severity technical vulnerabilities into clear business risks for executive stakeholders. Collaborate with Business Operations and PMO teams to ensure effective prioritization and implementation of security remediation.

Must-Have Qualifications:

Lead the design and execution of comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) programs across various platforms (network, web, mobile, API). Conduct Red Teaming exercises to simulate adversarial attacks and evaluate the effectiveness of SOC and incident response teams. Oversee specialized security testing for telecom infrastructure, including SS7/Diameter, 5G Core, and IoT ecosystem vulnerabilities. Lead the selection and deployment of automated security scanning suites (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Metasploit). Translate critical and high-severity technical vulnerabilities into clear business risks for executive stakeholders (CISO/Board). Partner with Business Operations and PMO teams to ensure effective prioritization and implementation of security remediations.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

Experience implementing AI-driven tools to transition from point-in-time testing to Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). Ability to integrate automated security tools seamlessly into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Would you like to refine any of these points further?

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