L2 Penetration Tester

Position Summary

Softcell Global Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled L2 Penetration Tester with strong offensive security capabilities across Web, Network, Mobile, Active Directory, and OT environments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate proven hands-on experience, leadership ability, and excellent communication skills to manage project delivery, lead a technical team, and coordinate directly with enterprise clients. Practical skills are mandatory, and all shortlisted candidates will undergo an on-site face-to-face practical assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Technical Assessment & Exploitation
• Conduct in-depth penetration tests on web apps, APIs, networks, cloud, and OT environments.
• Execute internal infrastructure and Active Directory exploitation using BloodHound, CrackMapExec, Impacket, etc.
• Perform OT/ICS/SCADA security testing, including assessments of protocols and firmware.
• Chain vulnerabilities to simulate end-to-end real-world attack scenarios and provide POCs.
• Team Leadership & Client Coordination
• Lead and mentor junior security analysts during engagements.
• Act as the technical lead for VAPT projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Interface directly with clients to understand requirements, present findings, and suggest remediation strategies.
• Manage testing schedules, reporting timelines, and escalation workflows.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Draft detailed vulnerability reports with actionable remediation.

Mandatory Requirements

• 4–5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and red teaming.
• Strong grasp of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world threat simulation.
• Expertise in AD security, internal lateral movement, and domain privilege escalation.
• Familiarity with OT security controls, risk frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443), and protocol fuzzing.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Leadership experience in managing client-facing pentest projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Additional Details

• Immediate Joiners Preferred
• Practical Skills Are a Must – Onsite face-to-face technical round (No virtual/remote interviews)
• Location: Mumbai (Onsite Only)

Bonus Points For

• Published CVE, Bug Bounty Hall of Fame, public security tools, or research.
• Industry presentations, workshops, or community contributions.

Preferred Certifications

• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
• CRTP – Certified Red Team Professional
• CRTE – Certified Red Team Expert
• OSWE – Offensive Security Web Expert
• eCPTX / CBBH / PNPT – or equivalent certifications in advanced adversarial simulation.

Why Join Softcell?

• Collaborate on critical security projects across diverse sectors (banking, government, healthcare).
• Opportunity to lead engagements and mentor a growing offensive team.
• Access to advanced toolsets, red team labs, and continuous learning pathways.
• Direct client exposure and R&D involvement.

About Company

At Softcell Technologies, we bring over 30 years of expertise in delivering end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions to enterprises across India. With deep roots in security, cloud, data center, and engineering technologies, we empower organizations to meet complex IT challenges. Softcell is also a CERT-In empaneled organization, recognized for conducting official cybersecurity assessments across industries. Join us to work on high-impact security projects, lead technical engagements, and grow within a passionate cybersecurity team.