Distinguished Penetration Tester
Saviynt
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
We are seeking a Distinguished Penetration Tester to join our security team. This is an expert-level and hands-on role focusing on the most advanced penetration testing across our technology stack, including Application and API security, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure), and Containerized Environments, including Kubernetes.
You should be able to autonomously design and conduct fully comprehensive penetration tests at the levels of superiority as demonstrated by industry leading pen test service providers.
You will be responsible for defining advanced penetration testing and red teaming use cases, and mentoring other penetration testers.
This role requires strong technical depth, and the ability to influence security decisions across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Application Securitytesting - Lead and conduct highly advanced, in-depth white-box penetration testing of web applications and APIs.
- Cloud Security assessments - Perform comprehensive security assessments and penetration testing on Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure), including configuration, deployment models, and integrated services.
- Deep-dive into Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications, exploiting misconfigurations and security flaws in containerized workloads.
- Define the offensive security roadmap and lead the adoption of cutting-edge testing techniques and tools.
- Serve as an advisor and act as effective challenger to Architecture, Engineering, and DevOps teams, providing expert guidance on secure design patterns and critical remediation strategies across all technology domains (App, API, Cloud, K8s).
- Lead advanced threat modelling exercises for major initiatives, focusing on identifying sophisticated, high-impact risks specific to our unique environment.
- Analyse, prioritize, and articulate complex security findings based on holistic risk, exploitability, and business context, focusing on vulnerabilities that pose a significant threat to organizational goals.
- Drive the selection, customization, and deployment of best-in-class security tools and develop proprietary tools or frameworks to address unique testing challenges.
- Develop and present executive-level technical reports that are actionable.
- Mentor other penetration testers fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and security research.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Or equivalent work experience with demonstrated results.
- 15+ years of hands-on, progressive experience in penetration testing and offensive security.
- A minimum of 10 years focused on advanced security assessments of Application and API ecosystems.
- A minimum of 10 years focused on complex penetration testing of AWS and/or Azure cloud infrastructures and Kubernetes/Containerized Environments.
- OSCP certification and similar hands-on offensive-based certifications are preferred.
