Associate Director - Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Job Description :Your work Profile :

• Lead delivery of Cyber Defence projects across vulnerability management, DevSecOps integration, penetration testing, and secure SDLC.

• Lead and guide advanced penetration testing covering internal/external networks, web/mobile applications and cloud environments with actionable reporting.

• Design and implement enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs, establish metrics, and advise clients on remediation strategy.

• Oversee advanced security assessments, including application security (SAST/DAST), network penetration testing, and infrastructure assessments.

• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, driving automation across development and deployment.

• Support testing strategy and execution across on-premise, cloud and converged infrastructure.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, presenting findings, driving executive communications, and aligning solutions to business goals.

• Mentor diverse cybersecurity teams and contribute to the growth of Deloittes security offerings.

Key skills required :

• Education : Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

• Experience : 15+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles across cyber domains.

• Certifications : CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent expert-level certification(s).

• Deep hands-on expertise in threat & vulnerability management, security testing tools/methodologies, and secure application development practices.

• Strong communication, client management, and team leadership skills.

Preferred skills :

• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and risk regulations (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc).

• Experience managing large-scale consulting engagements or security programs