VA/PT – Trainee

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Job Title: VA/PT – Trainee
Department: Threat Control Lab
Job Location: Sholinganallur, Chennai (Work from Office only)
Number of Positions – 3
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners are preferred

Roles & Responsibility:

• Conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on client systems, applications, and networks.
• Identifying, analysing, and documenting security vulnerabilities, along with providing actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Performing security audits and compliance checks to ensure client systems adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborating with team members to develop and implement robust security measures.
• Staying updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Preparing detailed reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Critically analyse the nature of malicious exploits for popular software on different OSs and devices, including Android and IoT
• Release regular technical updates on K7 Blog and via conference papers, etc to demonstrate the team’s technical acumen to the outside world

Skills & Expertise:

Mandatory Skills:

• Basic Knowledge of Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and other networking protocols.
• Familiarity with Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity Principles: Basic knowledge of security concepts, threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in English: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and document security issues accurately.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of networking protocols
• Basic understanding of x86 assembly language and reverse engineering
• Experience with Security Tools: Familiarity with tools like Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and OpenVAS.
• Basic Scripting Knowledge: Ability to write simple scripts in Python or Bash.
• Understanding of Web Technologies: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web application security.
• Understanding of mobile device security and application vulnerabilities.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and solve security-related problems.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively with other team members and clients.

Additional Requirements:

• High standards of personal integrity
• Willingness to Learn: Eagerness to learn and grow in the field of cybersecurity.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Excellent reliability. Ability to consistently execute complex tasks with precision, quality and within a defined time frame
• Be a strong team player
• Ensure that you deliver a high quality of service
• Excellent communication within the team 
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues calmly and effectively
• Drive and innovative instinct to consistently improve procedures and processes to augment your own career path whilst maximizing the utility for the organization.

Educational Background:

• Any science degree (Required)
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science/Information Technology (Desired)
• Security certification such as CEH, OSCP (Desired)