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Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester
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Job Description
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.
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Qualifications
Education
A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is preferred.
Technical Skills
You should be proficient in the following areas:
- 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 ATTACK Cyber Kill Chain OWASP Top Ten, and general security best practices.
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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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