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Techdefence Labs

VAPT - TEAM LEAD

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23 Sept 2026

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Designation — VAPT Team Lead

Location: Ahmedabad -- On-site

Experience: 4–5+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a VAPT Team Lead to own and deliver security assessments across multiple domains while leading, mentoring, and upskilling a technical team. The role demands strong hands-on offensive security expertise combined with initiative, prompt problem-solving, and the drive to continuously raise the team's technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end VAPT engagements across web, mobile, thick client, network, and infrastructure domains
  • Manage, mentor, and upskill team members to elevate overall technical proficiency
  • Drive new initiatives for team capability development and skill enhancement
  • Explore new domains and take on emerging challenges proactively
  • Execute and resolve technical problems promptly under engagement timelines
  • Ensure assessments align with CERT-In processes and requirements

Required Technical Skills

  • Web Application VAPT
  • Mobile Application VAPT
  • Thick Client Application VAPT
  • Network VAPT
  • Configuration Review
  • Active Directory Pentesting
  • Allied offensive security domains

Certifications (one or more preferred)

OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, CPTS (HTB), OSEP

Required Experience

  • 4–5+ years of hands-on VAPT experience
  • Proven experience leading a team
  • Prior experience with a service-based company

Desired Attributes

  • Curious, out-of-the-box problem-solving mindset
  • Openness to new domains and challenges
  • Working knowledge of CERT-In and its processes
  • Ability to execute promptly under pressure

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