Hybrid Penetration Tester - Web, Network & Cloud Security

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development & advanced培训

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to bolster our security assessment team. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, then reporting findings with actionable remediation steps.

A hybrid work model offers flexibility between office and remote environments. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of hands-on penetration testing experience, strong scripting with Python or Bash, and familiarity with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite and Nmap.
• Experience scripting in Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests against web apps, networks, APIs, and cloud infra.
• Identify and document security vulnerabilities and potential risks.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and analysis with security tools.
• Develop detailed reports with findings, methodologies and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with dev and IT teams to patch vulnerabilities promptly.
• Stay updated on latest pen-testing techniques and threat actor methods.

Skills

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Equivalent practical experience

OSCP/CEH/GPEN/CISSP certifications desirable

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to bolster our security assessment team. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, then reporting findings with actionable remediation steps.

A hybrid work model offers flexibility between office and remote environments. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of hands-on penetration testing experience, strong scripting with Python or Bash, and familiarity with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.