Penetration Testing Staff Engineer - 5+ yrs
SonicWallBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted November 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner with more than 30 years of expertise and is recognized as a leading partner-first company, ensuring our partners and their customers are never alone in the fight against cybercrime.
Job Description
SonicWall is seeking a Staff Penetration Tester to assess the security of its web applications, firmware, and network security products. The role involves performing end-to-end vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and coordinated vulnerability research across the company's full product ecosystem.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or vulnerability research.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, web application security, and firmware architectures.
- Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, IDA Pro, Ghidra, binwalk, Scapy, Wireshark, and OWASP ZAP.
- Working knowledge of web technologies (HTTP/S, REST, TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP), Linux internals, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Ability to perform source code reviews in C/C++, Java, C#, or Python for security flaws.
- Strong communication skills — capable of presenting technical findings to both engineers and management.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and self-driven approach to testing complex environments.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Equal Opportunity Employer