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 government through strong cybersecurity governance and operational excellence.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• 8–10 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;
• 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;
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) Certification – mandatory for demonstrating hands-on offensive security expertise.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Communicate complex technical risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders and drive change without direct authority;
• Identify patterns in testing gaps or recurring code vulnerabilities and provide actionable feedback;
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats and continuously enhance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Ministry-wide frameworks and SOPs for security testing (VAPT) to ensure consistency and quality across agencies;
• 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 CIOs, ACISOs, and project teams, fostering a culture of security and knowledge sharing across the Ministry Family.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Nidhi Dubey at nidhi.d@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Nidhi Dubey
Lead Technology Talent Acquisition Specialist (APAC)