About KPMG in India
KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.
KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.
ResponsibilitiesPerform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) for web, mobile, API, network, cloud, and infrastructure components.
Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using manual and automated techniques.
Conduct source code reviews to detect security flaws.
Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for validated vulnerabilities.
Prepare detailed technical reports, including findings, severity ratings, and remediation recommendations.
Work closely with product, development, and infrastructure teams to help fix security gaps.
Research the latest vulnerabilities, exploits, attack trends, and security tools.
Participate in red team / blue team exercises when required.
Ensure VAPT activities are aligned with security standards (OWASP, SANS, NIST, ISO 27001, etc.).
Automate repetitive security testing tasks using scripts or tools.
Support compliance audits and security certifications.
6+ years of hands-on experience in VAPT or Security Research.
Strong understanding of:
OWASP Top 10
MITRE ATT&CK
Web and mobile security concepts
Network security protocols
Hands-on experience with tools such as:
Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Nikto, Fortify, ZAP, MobSF, etc.Ability to perform manual testing and identify vulnerabilities beyond automated scanner capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in writing exploit scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar).
Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
Knowledge of secure coding practices.
Equal employment opportunity information
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in VAPT or Security Research
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10
- Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK
- Web and mobile security concepts
- Network security protocols
- Hands-on experience with Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux, Nikto, Fortify, ZAP, MobSF
- Ability to perform manual testing beyond automated scanners
- Experience writing exploit scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar)
- Knowledge of secure coding practices
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Do
KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in September 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities have a domestic client base of over 2700 companies. Our global approach to service delivery helps provide value-added services to clients. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients.
