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Associate Director - VAPT

Embark Group·Posted 6 days ago

Location

All India, Noida

Experience

15–20 years

Required Skills

Vulnerability ManagementPenetration TestingApplication SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurity TestingAutomationCloud SecurityStakeholder ManagementLeadershipDevSecOpsCICD

About the Role

As an Associate Director Cyber Security (VAPT & DevSecOps) at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading Cyber Security initiatives within the Cyber Defence and Resilience team. Your focus will be on driving vulnerability management, DevSecOps, penetration testing, and application/network security to deliver high-impact solutions and scale cybersecurity practices effectively.

Key Responsibilities: - Lead the delivery of Cyber Defence projects encompassing vulnerability management, DevSecOps, penetration testing, and secure SDLC. - Drive advanced penetration testing activities across networks, web/mobile applications, and cloud environments, providing actionable insights. - Design and implement enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs along with remediation strategies.

  • • Oversee security assessments including SAST/DAST, network testing, and infrastructure security reviews.

  • • Embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines and promote automation across development and deployment processes.

  • • Define and execute testing strategies across on-premise and cloud environments.

  • • Act as a strategic advisor to clients by presenting findings and aligning security solutions with their business goals.

  • • Lead, mentor, and nurture high-performing cybersecurity teams.
  • Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

  • • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

  • • Strong expertise in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and secure application development.

  • • Hands-on experience with security testing tools and methodologies.

  • • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Additional Details: - Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent are preferred.

  • • Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.) is a plus.

  • • Experience in managing large-scale consulting engagements or enterprise security programs will be beneficial. As an Associate Director Cyber Security (VAPT & DevSecOps) at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading Cyber Security initiatives within the Cyber Defence and Resilience team. Your focus will be on driving vulnerability management, DevSecOps, penetration testing, and application/network security to deliver high-impact solutions and scale cybersecurity practices effectively.
  • Key Responsibilities: - Lead the delivery of Cyber Defence projects encompassing vulnerability management, DevSecOps, penetration testing, and secure SDLC.

  • • Drive advanced penetration testing activities across networks, web/mobile applications, and cloud environments, providing actionable insights.

  • • Design and implement enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs along with remediation strategies.

  • • Oversee security assessments including SAST/DAST, network testing, and infrastructure security reviews.

  • • Embed security practices into CI/CD pipelines and promote automation across development and deployment processes.

  • • Define and execute testing strategies across on-premise and cloud environments.

  • • Act as a strategic advisor to clients by presenting findings and aligning security solutions with their business goals.

  • • Lead, mentor, and nurture high-performing cybersecurity teams.
  • Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

  • • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

  • • Strong expertise in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and secure application development.

  • • Hands-on experience with security testing tools and methodologies.

  • • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Additional Details:

  • • Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent are preferred.

  • • Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.) is a plus.

  • • Experience in managing large-scale consulting engagements or enterprise security programs will be beneficial.
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