Cyber-Penetration Tester

About the role Join Deloitte as a Cyber-Penetration Tester in Hyderabad to deliver advanced security testing across multiple domains and help clients identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities Lead technical scoping and execution of manual penetration tests for web, mobile, API, network, and thick client applications. Analyze complex architectures to identify attack paths, validate findings, and distinguish exploitable vulnerabilities from false positives. Provide clear, risk-based remediation guidance and prepare high-quality technical and executive reports. Contribute to the enhancement of testing methodologies, processes, and automation including AI-assisted techniques. Conduct security research and support emerging areas like AI-enabled applications and LLM security testing. Required skills and experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in manual penetration testing across web, mobile, API, network, and thick client applications. Proficient with common penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, Nmap) and platforms like Kali Linux. Strong understanding of security principles, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and architectural analysis. Experience scripting with languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell and familiarity with one programming language and framework for application testing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain technical issues to diverse audiences and manage multiple priorities. Experience working across global and multi-stakeholder environments with sound judgment and time management. Nice to have Certifications like OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, GWAPT, GMOB, or eCPPT. Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security, Thick Client and LLM security risks, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Experience with cloud penetration testing, reverse engineering, SAST, and DAST. Exposure to AI-assisted security testing, AI-supported exploit research, and offensive security automation. Location Hyderabad, India