Senior Penetration Testing Specialist - SOCAR Tech

Location: Bakı

Responsibilities: Planning and conducting penetration tests of internal and external infrastructure (network, Active Directory, Windows/Linux servers); Security assessment of web applications (OWASP Top 10, business logic vulnerabilities, authentication/authorization flaws); Analysis of attack paths in Active Directory environments (Kerberoasting, ACL abuse, delegation vulnerabilities, lateral movement scenarios); Assessing identified vulnerabilities based on their risk level and preparing technical and management-level reports; Collaborating with infrastructure and application teams during the remediation process and conducting retesting of fixes; Working closely with the SOC team to test and improve detection rules; Participating in phishing simulations and social engineering assessments; Security assessment of AI-based systems and LLM-integrated applications (prompt injection, jailbreak, data leakage, and test scenarios based on the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications); Effective use of AI-based tools in penetration testing processes (reconnaissance, payload generation, and report preparation automation); Managing the vulnerability management process: administration of Rapid7 and Tenable Nessus scanners, configuration of scan profiles, analysis of results, and false-positive filtering; Analyzing the impact of new CVEs on the infrastructure and prioritizing them; Defining the scope, planning, and leading the execution of penetration testing projects; Mentoring team specialists, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the quality of prepared reports; Developing and improving penetration testing methodologies, internal standards, and procedures; Presenting test results to management and explaining risks in business terms. Requirements: At least 3 years of practical experience in information security, including at least 1 year of practical experience in penetration testing; Practical certification requirement: OSCP or an equivalent certification — CRTO, GPEN, or similar. OSEP, OSWE, and CRTE certifications are considered an advantage; Ability to independently plan and conduct network and infrastructure penetration tests and lead projects at the project level; Practical experience in security assessment of Active Directory environments and a deep understanding of key attack paths; Ability to manually test web applications, going beyond automated scan results to identify business logic, authentication, and authorization vulnerabilities; Practical experience with vulnerability scanners: configuration of scans, triage, and validation of results using Tenable Nessus, Rapid7 InsightVM/Nexpose, or equivalent solutions; Knowledge of post-exploitation, privilege escalation, and analysis of key security configurations in Windows and Linux systems; Manual testing of API security, REST and GraphQL APIs, including Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA/IDOR), mass assignment, and rate limiting bypass; Cloud security knowledge, including basic penetration testing scenarios in AWS / Azure / GCP environments (IAM misconfiguration, S3 bucket exposure, metadata service abuse); Understanding of security in containerized/microservices environments, including key Docker and Kubernetes misconfiguration points and container escape scenarios; Automation of AI-oriented tasks in daily penetration testing activities; Proficiency in at least one scripting language for test process automation and, when required, development of simple tools: Python, PowerShell, or Bash; Ability to document findings in a clear, reproducible, and risk-based reporting format and provide specific remediation recommendations; Experience in technical leadership or mentoring within a team and ability to independently manage complex projects; Fluency in Azerbaijani; Proficiency in English for working with technical documentation and reports. Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications: OSEP, OSWE, CRTP/CRTE, BSCP, or equivalent practical certifications; Understanding of EDR detection and evasion techniques; Understanding of how attacks are reflected from a logging and detection perspective; Experience with C2 frameworks: Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Havoc, or equivalent tools; Participation in CTFs, HackTheBox/TryHackMe profiles, bug bounty experience, or personal security research, such as blog posts, CVEs, open-source tools, etc.; Interest or practical experience in AI/LLM security: OWASP LLM Top 10, MITRE ATLAS, AI red teaming; Familiarity with AI-assisted penetration testing tools: PentestGPT, Burp AI, and equivalent solutions We Offer: Meal allowance; Annual performance bonuses; Corporate health program: Voluntary insurance and special discounts for gyms;  Access to Digital Learning Platforms. Note: Only candidates who meet the requirements of the vacancy will be contacted for the next stage. Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.