Cyber Security Researcher

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security research on emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and vulnerabilities.
• Perform Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on web applications, mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms, and internal networks.
• Identify, validate, and document security vulnerabilities with clear reproduction steps and remediation recommendations.
• Analyze security incidents, malware samples, and attack patterns when required.
• Conduct reconnaissance and attack surface mapping for security assessments.
• Research and test new security tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Prepare detailed technical and executive-level security reports.
• Assist development teams in understanding and mitigating security risks.
• Monitor vulnerability disclosures, CVEs, security advisories, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Participate in responsible disclosure and bug bounty programs where authorized.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Support compliance initiatives including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and other security frameworks where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and assessment results.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and attack methodologies.
• Knowledge of:
• Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)
• API Security
• Mobile Application Security
• Network Security
• Cloud Security
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Familiarity with:
• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Wireshark
• Nessus
• Metasploit
• OWASP ZAP
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to analyze logs, traffic captures, and security events.
• Strong technical report-writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Pay: Up to Rs1.00 per month

Work Location: In person