Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Ethical Hacker/Cybersecurity Specialist to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities, performing penetration testing, and securing networks, systems, and applications. You will play a critical role in safeguarding our digital assets and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on networks, applications, and systems.
• Identify security risks and provide recommendations for mitigation and remediation.
• Perform threat analysis, risk assessments, and forensic investigations to detect and prevent cyber threats.
• Monitor security incidents and respond to cybersecurity breaches and attacks.
• Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
• Stay updated on cyber threats, hacking techniques, and security trends.
• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees to prevent phishing and social engineering attacks.
• Work with cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) to ensure cloud environments are secured.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.).
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to integrate security into SDLC (Secure Development Lifecycle).

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, or penetration testing.
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, etc.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM solutions.
• Experience with cloud security on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with forensic tools and techniques (FTK, EnCase, Autopsy, etc.).
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and NIST cybersecurity guidelines.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CISSP, CISM, or CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar, etc.).
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of secure coding practices in web and mobile application development.
• Experience in incident response and digital forensics.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Cybersecurity: 1 year (Required)
• ethical hacking: 1 year (Required)
• network security: 1 year (Required)
• Firewall: 1 year (Required)
• VPN: 1 year (Required)
• IDS/IPS: 1 year (Required)
• SIEM solutions: 1 year (Required)
• AWS: 1 year (Required)
• Azure: 1 year (Required)
• Google Cloud Platform: 1 year (Required)
• FTK: 1 year (Required)
• SIEM: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person