Cyber Security Lead - VAPT
First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
Job Description:
Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring effective task allocation, project delivery, and team performance.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members across VAPT, Information Security, Cloud Security, and Digital Forensics.
Manage day-to-day security operations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, and security investigations.
Plan, prioritize, and monitor security projects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related domain.
- Strong hands-on experience in VAPT and penetration testing.
- Good understanding of network security, application security, operating systems, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and common security vulnerabilities.
- Experience with security tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Qualys, Wireshark, or Metasploit.
- Knowledge of cloud security concepts, including IAM, encryption, security groups, cloud monitoring, and access management.
- Experience in digital forensics, evidence handling, log analysis, and security incident investigation.
- Understanding of OWASP Top 10, CVSS, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Benchmarks.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Skills
Information Security, VAPT, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Network Security