Team Lead - VAPT - Cyber Security
Lead end-to-end VAPT (vulnerability assessment and penetration testing) engagements across web, mobile, thick client, and network/infrastructure targets, while mentoring and upskilling a technical team. Requires 4-5+ years of hands-on offensive security experience and CERT-In process knowledge, based in Ahmedabad.
- Compensation
- ₹1.7M–₹1.9M / yr
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4-5+ years of hands-on VAPT experience
- Proven experience leading or managing a technical team
- Prior experience working in a service-based company
- Working knowledge of CERT-In requirements and processes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage technical assessments and deliver results within defined timelines
- Web Application VAPT
- Mobile Application VAPT
- Thick Client Application VAPT
- Network VAPT
- Configuration Review
- Active Directory Penetration Testing
Nice to have
- One or more certifications: OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, CPTS (HTB), or OSEP
Full description
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Team Lead - VAPT to lead and deliver security assessment engagements across multiple domains. The role requires strong hands-on offensive security expertise, team leadership, and the ability to mentor and upskill technical team members.
The ideal candidate should have experience managing VAPT engagements, resolving technical challenges, and ensuring assessments align with applicable CERT-In processes and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end VAPT engagements across web applications, mobile applications, thick client applications, networks, and infrastructure.
- Manage, mentor, and upskill team members to improve technical proficiency.
- Drive team capability development and technical skill enhancement initiatives.
- Explore new security domains and proactively take on emerging technical challenges.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within engagement timelines.
- Ensure security assessments align with applicable CERT-In processes and requirements.
- Support continuous improvement in assessment methodologies and team capabilities.
Required Technical Skills:
- Web Application VAPT
- Mobile Application VAPT
- Thick Client Application VAPT
- Network VAPT
- Configuration Review
- Active Directory Penetration Testing
- Other related offensive security domains
Required Skills & Experience:
- 4 - 5+ years of hands-on VAPT experience.
- Proven experience leading or managing a technical team.
- Prior experience working in a service-based company.
- Working knowledge of CERT-In requirements and processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage technical assessments and deliver results within defined timelines.
Preferred Certifications:
One or more of the following certifications is preferred:
- OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional
- CRTP - Certified Red Team Professional
- CRTO - Certified Red Team Operator
- CPTS - Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (HTB)
- OSEP - Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester