Purpletalk
SOC Internship – Manual Penetration Tester

Company: Purpletalk

Experience: 0 – 1 Years

Salary: Not Disclosed

Location: Hyderabad (Kondapur)

Time and Venue

Date: 20th December

Time: 10.00 AM – 4.00 PM

Venue:
Plot No 11, 11th Floor, The Watermark Technopark,
Survey No. 9, Kondapur,
Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Contact: Sai Krishna Kandregula

Job Description

Purpletalk is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Manual Penetration Tester. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who are curious about cybersecurity and eager to learn offensive security techniques. You will work with senior security engineers to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen application and infrastructure security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform manual penetration testing on web apps, APIs, mobile apps, networks, and cloud environments
  • Identify and validate security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, misconfigurations)
  • Prepare vulnerability reports, PoCs, and remediation suggestions
  • Re-test issues after fixes and coordinate with engineering teams
  • Participate in internal security reviews and threat modeling
  • Stay updated on emerging security threats and tools
Required Skills (Basics Expected)
  • Networking fundamentals, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, OS basics (Linux/Windows)
  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web security concepts
  • Basic exposure to Burp Suite, Nmap, Nikto, Linux CLI
  • Knowledge of input validation testing, authentication bypass, IDOR checks
  • Good analytical and documentation skills
Who Should Apply
  • Fresh graduates passionate about cybersecurity
  • Candidates interested in ethical hacking and security testing
  • Individuals with strong learning and problem-solving skills
Good To Have
  • Hands-on labs or CTF experience (TryHackMe, HackTheBox, PortSwigger)
  • Certifications like eJPT, CEH, Security+, CPT
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Python or Bash)
Job Details

Role: IT & Information Security – Other

Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Department: IT & Information Security

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Education: Any Graduate

Key Skills

Penetration Testing, OWASP, DNS, HTTP, Vulnerability Assessment, Burp Suite, SANS, Application Security Testing, Network Penetration Testing