Position: Cyber Security Associate

Location: Kathmandu, Nepal

No. of Requirements: 2

Position Overview:

As a Cyber Security Associate, you will play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets from cyber threats. Your primary responsibility will be to assess the security posture of systems, networks, and applications by simulating real-world cyber-attacks. By identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses before malicious actors exploit them, you will contribute to strengthening overall cybersecurity defenses.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct security research and penetration testing on a wide array of products and technologies.
• Discover and mitigate vulnerabilities in sensitive critical infrastructures.
• Identify new methods for improving awareness and countering new threats.
• Dismantle malware to see what vulnerabilities the software is exploiting in order to glean intelligence about its structure and how it communicates.
• Create a comprehensive assessment report with details of vulnerabilities identified, categorization of the risks by assessment of potential impact, and detailed remediation/recommendation for all the identified risks.
• Work with internal experts/external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare Incident Reports on high-severity incidents.
• Support the development and enhancement of SOC incident response capabilities.
• Researching emerging cybersecurity technologies and threats.
• Build and lead enhancements on incident response life cycle, security tools, SOAR playbook, IR runbooks, and security processes for daily security operation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in penetration testing or a related security field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Cyber Security or related field.
• Proven experience with penetration testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting languages commonly used for penetration testing.
• Enthusiasm for cyber security and a strong desire to learn.
• Knowledge of diverse and emerging technology concepts, strategies, and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects.
• Mentorship from seasoned professionals in the industry.
• A chance to make a meaningful contribution to our security initiatives.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.