Role: Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Location: Kharadi,Pune.

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The Senior Offensive Security Engineer will develop and then deliver a modern AI augmented capability for penetration testing within the Cyber Defense function of Information Security. The role has people management responsibility for the offensive security team and is part of a larger team responsible for delivering a program of security assessments, penetration testing and breach and attack simulation activities to support the security objectives of Smith & Nephew. The role reports to the Director of Cyber Defense.

What will you be doing?

• The work includes partnering closely with Product Security, Security Architecture, R&D, Enterprise Technology, and other teams to understand business and regulatory requirements for security testing and match it to capabilities to ensure cost efficient and high-quality fulfilment through the right channel, with the objective of increasing insourcing over time.

• The role is primarily internal facing with a lower degree of external interaction with partner organizations.

• (60%) Scope, plan, and execute penetration tests and security assessments on a wide range of technologies, such as enterprise IT, medical devices, robotics, AI, API, applications, web applications, public cloud, containers, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF etc.

• Write deliverables such as fully evidenced penetration testing reports showing prioritized findings with identified vulnerabilities, proof of compromise, and remediation advice.

• (10%) Provide subject matter expertise to assess external penetration test reports or bug bounty requests.

• (10%) Contribute to continuous service improvement, developing processes, work instructions, methodologies and frameworks to drive higher quality outcomes or improve efficiency through automation or AI augmentation.

• (15%) Manage, mentor and coach other team members.

• (5%) Provide technical subject matter expertise to projects and initiatives aimed at improving the capability and maturity of the wider Smith & Nephew information security practices.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor´s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related subject preferred.
• Licenses/ Certifications: CEH or OSCP
• This role will be based in Pune and will be working from office in Hybrid mode. UK Shift Timing (12:30 PM – 9:30PM IST) Monday to Friday.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in penetration testing, adversary emulation, red teaming or equivalent.
• Extensive experience with offensive security tools (Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark etc.).
• Experience with at least one programming language. Full understanding of MITRE ATT&CK. Understanding of MITRE ATLAS and OWASP for AI.
• Deep understanding of offensive security tools and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, OS, public cloud, web applications.
• Effective report writing. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major Medical coverage + Policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents / Parents in Law’s Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport facility for all employees, One Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night Shift Allowances.

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