Associate Director - Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Job Description :

Your work Profile :

- Lead delivery of Cyber Defence projects across vulnerability management, DevSecOps integration, penetration testing, and secure SDLC.

- Lead and guide advanced penetration testing covering internal/external networks, web/mobile applications and cloud environments with actionable reporting.

- Design and implement enterprise-wide vulnerability management programs, establish metrics, and advise clients on remediation strategy.

- Oversee advanced security assessments, including application security (SAST/DAST), network penetration testing, and infrastructure assessments.

- Embed security into CI/CD pipelines, driving automation across development and deployment.

- Support testing strategy and execution across on-premise, cloud and converged infrastructure.

- Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, presenting findings, driving executive communications, and aligning solutions to business goals.

- Mentor diverse cybersecurity teams and contribute to the growth of Deloittes security offerings.

Key skills required :

- Education : Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

- Experience : 15+ years of relevant experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles across cyber domains.

- Certifications : CISSP, OSCP, CISM, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent expert-level certification(s).

- Deep hands-on expertise in threat & vulnerability management, security testing tools/methodologies, and secure application development practices.

- Strong communication, client management, and team leadership skills.

Preferred skills :

- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and risk regulations (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc).

- Experience managing large-scale consulting engagements or security programs