Associate – Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment

TIAA

. Conduct vulnerability assessments to protect company data, information systems, and networks .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timePune • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and cybersecurity practices, with a strong focus on integrating AI capabilities into vulnerability management workflows. Proficient in analyzing threats, developing countermeasures, and improving scan accuracy through AI-driven solutions.

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Vulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingAI Development ToolsNetwork SecurityCybersecurity

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingNetwork Defense ToolsMalicious Activity AnalysisAI-Based Validation AgentsCloud Computing SecurityRisk ManagementIncident Path AnalysisSoftware System Functionality AnalysisEvaluation Criteria Development

Tools & Technologies

AI Development ToolsComputer Network Defense Tools

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityCloud Computing SecurityComplianceRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct vulnerability assessments to protect company data, information systems, and networks
Analyze vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions
Check intrusion paths in current systems
Analyze threats or hidden events within the enterprise network
Test existing network safeguards using computer network defense tools and approved practices
Analyze causes and exploitation methods of malicious activities and assess their effects on IT systems and information
Identify intrusion or incident paths and methods through vulnerability analysis
Contribute to reports outlining past network security incidents and recommend vulnerability corrections
Analyze software systems to determine functionality and intent
Participate in designing and developing cyber and information operations countermeasures, system integration, and specialized tools
Build and mature AI-enabled vulnerability scanning capabilities
Develop AI-based validation agents to improve scan accuracy and reduce false positives
Integrate AI and agentic capabilities into vulnerability management workflows
Benchmark AI performance and support progression from proof of concept to production
Participate in future AI-driven vulnerability management initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree preferred
2+ years of work experience required
3+ years of work experience preferred
Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Knowledge of computer network defense tools and approved security practices
Knowledge of malicious activity causes and exploitation methods
Knowledge of intrusion and incident paths and methods
Knowledge of software system functionality and intent
Knowledge of cybersecurity, network security, cloud computing security, compliance, and general risk management
Ability to build and mature AI-enabled vulnerability scanning capabilities using AI development tools and platforms
Ability to design, build, and iterate on AI-based validation agents, including verification of scan findings and SAST verification
Ability to integrate AI and agentic capabilities into vulnerability management workflows
Ability to develop standardized evaluation criteria across testing harnesses, LLM providers, and iterations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Flex work arrangement
Sedentary work physical requirement