Senior Cyber Ops Specialist (Security Services)

Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Cyber Ops Specialist (Security Services) with deep expertise in security testing and Secure-by-Design practices to help agencies adopt consistent, high-quality security standards and a proactive cyber posture. You will play a key role in building a safe and secure digital eco-environment through strong cybersecurity governance and operational excellence. Mandatory Skill-set - Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering; - Must have 8 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with strong depth in offensive security and application security; - Proven expertise in penetration testing across web applications, on-prem and cloud systems, and complex networks; - Strong capability in manual and automated source code review to identify logic, injection, and cryptographic flaws; - Experience in identify patterns in testing gaps or recurring code vulnerabilities and provide actionable feedback; - Deep understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and common programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript); - Proficiency with enterprise security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, VAPT) and adversary frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK; - Experience in cloud and DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines; - Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Desired Skill-set - Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, CASE, GWEB, CISSP. Responsibilities - Define and maintain organization-wide frameworks and SOPs for security testing (VAPT) to ensure consistency and quality across subsidiaries; - Lead advanced technical operations, including Red Team exercises, deep-dive penetration tests, and adversary simulations to uncover critical vulnerabilities; - Establish and promote secure coding standards, driving Secure-by-Design practices and integrating security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps); - Oversee source code analysis (SAST, SCA) and recommend tools to improve code quality, resilience, and vulnerability detection; - Monitor emerging threats and technology trends to continuously update testing standards and security practices; - Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and project teams, fostering a culture of security and knowledge sharing across the organizations. Should you be interested in this career opportunity, please send in your updated resume to apply@sciente.com at the earliest. When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the disclosure, collection and use of your personal data for employment/recruitment and related purposes in accordance with the SCIENTE Group Privacy Policy, a copy of which is published at SCIENTE’s website (https://www.sciente.com/privacy-policy). Confidentiality is assured, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews. EA Licence No. 07C5639