Penetration Tester

The Legends Agency; Sandown; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Security Analyst specializing in Penetration Testing and Red Teaming. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse security assessments in a dynamic environment. As part of a forward-thinking security team, you will conduct vulnerability assessments, engage with clients, and develop cutting-edge security strategies. If you're eager to tackle complex security challenges and grow your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in Penetration Testing.
• Strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across various technologies.
• Engage with clients to deliver insights and feedback on security needs.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

OSINT

Ethical Hacking

Cybersecurity

Tools

Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist
Location: Gauteng, Hybrid Role

Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast with a passion for Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, and Research & Development?

This is your chance to make a real impact by joining a forward-thinking security team that thrives on challenging and dynamic projects. We are looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.

Your mission:
Penetration Testing:

• Collaborate within a team of experts to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across a wide range of technologies.
• Assess network, application (web and thick client), mobile, wireless, social engineering, and physical security, using both automated and manual techniques.
• Engage with clients professionally to deliver insights and constructive feedback, ensuring their security needs are met.
• Dive deep into security topics like network, database, and application security, developing your expertise along the way.
• Leverage your skills with penetration testing tools to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security measures.

Red Teaming:

• Become part of an elite Red Team, focusing on reconnaissance using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather actionable data.
• Take the lead in compromising systems by identifying vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and deploy command-and-control servers and custom payloads, establishing persistence within target environments.
• Evolve your craft by creating new tools, techniques, and procedures to avoid detection by defenders.
• Work on escalation, maintaining long-term access to compromised networks and exfiltrating critical data.

Research and Development:

• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and identifying new vulnerabilities, focusing on high-profile products and systems.
• Understand and analyze the latest tactics used by threat actors to craft innovative security strategies.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies that will be used to strengthen future defensive efforts.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years of hands-on Penetration Testing, including a strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security challenges.
• Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and client-facing interactions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in cybersecurity.

Desired Skills:

• red teaming
• penetration testing
• ethical hacker
• cybersecurity
• OSINT