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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in penetration testing across various environments, including web applications and wireless systems, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members. Proficient in analyzing security vulnerabilities and delivering comprehensive reports to enhance organizational security postures.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Penetration TestingRed Team AssessmentsCISSP CertificationTechnical LeadershipTCP/IP Network Protocols
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Hard Skills
Penetration TestingScripting SkillsNetwork SecurityWeb Application VulnerabilitiesActive Directory Attack TechniquesVulnerability ManagementTechnical WritingProject ManagementQuality ManagementStealth Network Penetration Testing
Soft Skills
CoachingMentoringClient Relationship ManagementCommunicationTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
WindowsLinuxUNIXOWASP Top 10Security Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CISSPOSCPC|EHSecurity+CREST Certification
Industry Keywords
Information Technology ManagementQuality ManagementEngagement ReportsOperational EfficiencySecurity Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesJavaLinuxPerlPythonTCP/IPUnix
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering, and physical penetration testing
- Execute red team scenarios to identify gaps affecting organizational security postures
- Lead technical testers on penetration testing and red team engagements
- Provide technical leadership and advice to junior team members
- Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities across diverse systems
- Analyze penetration testing results and create reports describing findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations
- Execute projects using established methodologies, tools, and rules of engagement
- Develop and maintain productive client relationships
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to client engagements and service development
- Identify business opportunities within existing engagements and escalate them appropriately
- Ensure client service quality complies with EY guidelines and methodologies
- Manage accounts, relationships, engagement plans, schedules, teams, status updates, and work products
- Review junior team members’ work for quality
- Develop methodologies and internal initiatives
- Coach, counsel, train, mentor, and manage performance of junior and direct-report team members
- Build internal relationships across EY Advisory Services and other service lines
- Prepare management presentations and contribute to thought leadership
- Improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduates / BE / M Sc (Stats, Maths, Computer Science) / MBA with background in computer science and programming / MCA
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in penetration testing
- Penetration testing experience including internet, intranet, web application, wireless, social engineering, and Red Team assessments
- Any two of: CISSP, OSCP, OSWP, GPEN, GWAPT, OSCE, OSEE, GXPN
- Network Security certifications such as C|EH, Security+, SANS, ISACA, or product certifications
- Quality Management training/certification such as ITIL, Six Sigma, or TQM
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, UNIX, and other major operating systems
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP network protocols
- Deep understanding and experience with Active Directory attack techniques
- Understanding of network security and popular attack vectors
- Understanding of web application vulnerabilities and OWASP Top 10
- Experience with manual attack and penetration testing
- Scripting/programming skills such as Python, PowerShell, Java, or Perl
- Familiarity with the latest exploits and security trends
- Experience leading technical teams conducting remote and on-site penetration testing within defined rules of engagement
- Familiarity with stealth network penetration testing
- Understanding of software security, network security, and information technology management technologies and principles
- Knowledge of vulnerability, patch, and configuration management best practices
- Project management skills
- CREST certification preferred
- Technical writing skills, including engagement reports, presentations, and operating procedures
- Ability to convey complex technical security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Comp & perks- Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Education and coaching alongside practical experience
- Individual progression plan
- Interdisciplinary environment emphasizing high quality and knowledge exchange
- Freedom and flexibility to handle the role in a way that’s right for you