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Penetration Testing Analyst

Sophos
Location
India
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Threat Research and Engineering (SophosLabs)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience in penetration testing
  • Strong technical communication skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proactive approach to researching threats and vulnerabilities
Nice to have
  • Experience in both application security and network security
What the job really is

As a Penetration Testing Analyst 3 at Sophos, you will be part of the Red Team, responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in client environments. Your role will involve coordinating testing readiness, managing client communications, and producing detailed security assessment reports. You will focus on either application security or network security, conducting manual testing and leading client-facing calls throughout the engagement process.

Benefits
  • Remote-first working model
  • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks
  • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives
  • Global employee sustainability initiatives
  • Global fitness and trivia competitions
  • Global wellbeing days
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Focus areas are application security or network security, not both
  • Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction without employer sponsorship
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