Clearwater is hiring Junior Consultant – Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming | Pune — Job Update | Vishal Kushwaha
Overview
Clearwater is looking for a Junior Consultant – Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing (VAPT) & Red Teaming to join our consulting services team in Pune. This is a full-time role where the candidate will support the delivery of vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, application and infrastructure security assessments, and red team engagements for clients across different technology environments.
Quick Snapshot
| Company | Clearwater |
| Position | Junior Consultant – Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming |
| Location | Pune (M.H) |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Work Mode | On-site |
| Experience | 1–3 years |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline. |
Eligibility & Qualification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
- 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, VAPT, security testing or a related technical role.
- Good understanding of networking fundamentals and Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and common web application vulnerabilities.
- One or more of Certifications such as CEH, eJPT, PNPT, Security+, OSCP or equivalent.
Required Skills
- Good understanding of web application architecture and common security vulnerabilities.
- Basic scripting/programming concepts.
- Hands-on familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Tenable Nessus/OpenVAS, Wireshark, Metasploit, Kali Linux, OWASP ZAP or similar tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Exposure to cloud security testing across AWS, Azure or GCP.
- Basic knowledge of Active Directory security and Windows domain environments.
- Familiarity with scripting using Python, PowerShell or Bash.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across web applications, APIs, mobile applications, network and infrastructure environments, cloud environments, internal and external networks, and wireless environments.
- Perform reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability identification and validation.
- Identify and safely validate security weaknesses using manual and automated techniques.
- Conduct security testing in accordance with established methodologies such as OWASP, PTES and NIST.
- Support red team and adversary simulation engagements under the guidance of senior team members.
- Document technical findings with clear evidence and reproduction steps.
- Prepare professional vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and red team reports.
- Participate in client discussions and technical walkthroughs.