Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 18, 2026. Cyient scores B on the Alion truth index.
We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester - Leader to perform offensive security testing on embedded devices (automotive or medical device or Iot) , network devices, network IT/OT infrastructure & backend/cloud applications. The role involves identifying security vulnerabilities through manual and automated penetration testing, reverse engineering in compliance with industry-specific cybersecurity standards (Automotive, Healthcare, OT, IT) and project requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Threat analysis and risk assessment
- Conduct security assessments on:
- Embedded/ IOT devices
- Cloud/Web apps
- IT/OT infrastructure
- Android & iOS apps
- Perform firmware extraction, analysis, and reverse engineering
- Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities with clear risk and remediation guidance
- Collaborate with development and system teams to validate fixes and retest vulnerabilities
- Prepare penetration test reports for customers and internal stakeholders
- Knowledge of secure coding flaws
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in penetration testing methodologies
- Proficiency with Kali Linux and Linux-based testing environments
- Hands-on usage of tools such as:
- Burp Suite
- Metasploit
- Nmap
- Wireshark
- Ghidra / IDA Pro
- Experience in reverse engineering of embedded firmware (ARM, PowerPC, TriCore, etc.)
- Familiarity with bootloaders, secure boot, and firmware update mechanisms
- Understanding of hardware attack surfaces and mitigation techniques
Tools & Platforms
- Kali Linux, Ubuntu, embedded Linux
- Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit
- Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binwalk
- Python / Bash scripting for automation (preferred)
Certifications (Preferred)
Demonstrate strong offensive security capabilities supported by industry-recognized certifications and verifiable achievements, including:
- Proven presence in leading Security Hall of Fame / Acknowledgment Lists from global technology vendors (e.g. Bugcrowd, HackerOne).
- Preferred certifications are
- CREST Certified Tester (CCT / CRT / CCT-INF)
- OSCP / OSWE / GWAPT
- Offensive Security or INE/eLearnSecurity certifications, such as: OSEP, ejpt, eCPPT, eWPT/eWPTX, eCPTX
- Documented contribution to the cybersecurity community through published CVEs listed under the candidate’s name. Participation in responsible disclosure programs with publicly available acknowledgements or awards.
- Demonstrated excellence through participation in national and international cybersecurity hackathons and completion of advanced CTF challenges. Achieved top-tier rankings on offensive-training platforms such as Hack The Box, TryHackMe, and other similar competitive environments.
- Strong portfolio of security research, exploit development, vulnerability analysis, or open-source security tool contributions.
Standards & Framework Awareness
- OWASP Testing Methodology
- Familiarity with Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment and threat-based testing
Behavioral & Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to think like an attacker and communicate risk clearly
- Excellent technical documentation and reporting skills
- Comfortable with customer-facing discussions and technical reviews
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams

