- Experience
- 15–18 yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Graduate/Bachelors/Masters in Engineering/IT/Cybersecurity
- Eligibility
- Any Graduate can apply
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Overview
HDFC Bank Limited is looking for a Lead – Red Team to be based in Kanjurmarg. This supervisory role involves directing a team of 4-5 members, managing offensive security operations, and enhancing the organization's security defenses by emulating real-world cyber attacks.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage red team operations including penetration testing, social engineering campaigns, and physical security assessments.
- Identify security weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations for improvements in security measures.
- Collaborate closely with blue teams and incident response units to strengthen defense mechanisms.
- Lead and mentor junior red team members to build competencies and guide professional development.
- Monitor and incorporate evolving threat intelligence and security trends to refine red team methodologies.
- Review and optimize the operational processes of the red team for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Engage with internal stakeholders such as audit, business, and IT teams to communicate findings and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Educational Background
Applicants should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Deep expertise in web, network, and mobile penetration testing techniques.
- Strong ability to identify, assess, and prioritize security vulnerabilities.
- Proficient understanding of security frameworks and guidelines such as OWASP, NIST, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Experience analyzing and integrating threat intelligence into offensive strategies.
- Proven leadership experience directing red team operations and mentoring security professionals.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- 15 to 18 years of relevant experience in red team activities with demonstrated leadership capability in running red team practices.
Stakeholder Collaboration
You will work with internal audit, Business Technology Group (BTG), IT teams, and various business units to align security activities with organizational goals.
Other Information
The role involves moderate travel and direct reporting to the Head of Red Team & Bug Bounty. The job operates within job band D1.
Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree