Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester

We are on the hunt for an expert in Penetration Testing. This is a terrific opportunity to be a part of an accredited entity while also contributing to the creation of an existing offering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct ethical hacking exercises on our systems, networks, and applications.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
• Develop and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
• Document findings, develop security reports, and present them to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current on the latest cybersecurity trends and strategies to always be one step ahead.
• Provide recommendations and knowledge transfer to internal staff to boost our overall security competence.
• Create, develop, maintain, automate, and continually integrate new attack tactics and tools; monitor and search for new threat tactics and vectors, integrating them into the attack toolkit.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques.
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and network structures.
• Hands‑on experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, etc.) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Secure code analysis.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with security tools like OpenVas, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
• Understanding of security standards and frameworks, such as Mitre ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, OWASP Top Ten, and general security best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge in programming languages like Python, Java, or C/C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is desirable.
• Knowledge of web application security testing is advantageous.

Experience

• At least 1-2 years of experience in penetration testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex technical information in an understandable way. Strong problem‑solving skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team.

Certifications

• Holds relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CREST CRT, OSCE3, GWAPT, eWPTXv2, eCPPT, eCPTX, or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Career Level: 1-2 Years Experienced Employee
• Qualification: Bachelor's/College Degree
• Years Of Experience: 2 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time

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