Consultor De Ciberseguridad (Penetration Tester)

Placements24; Culiacán; On-site; MXN 221,000 - 461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Exposure to diverse security projects

Professional growth in cybersecurity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in penetration testing for our Culiacán office. You will simulate cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, document findings, and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of experience, solid knowledge of tools, and strong communication with client IT teams. Collaborate with client staff, stay updated on current attack vectors, and contribute to continuous security posture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Demonstrated experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, OS, web app vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Certifications CEH, OSCP, CISSP are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web and mobile applications, and APIs.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits using diverse tools and methodologies.
• Identify and document security weaknesses with detailed reporting.
• Provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts/tools to aid testing.
• Stay current with latest attack vectors and security trends.
• Collaborate with clients to tailor testing approaches to objectives.
• Present findings to technical teams and executives.
• Ensure testing activities are ethical and within scope.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Python scripting

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or CS

CEH OSCP CISSP certifications

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

OWASP ZAP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and ethical Cybersecurity Consultant specializing in Penetration Testing for their operations in Culiacán, Sinaloa . In this role, you will be responsible for simulating cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in our client's networks, applications, and systems before malicious actors can exploit them. This position requires a deep understanding of offensive security techniques, a meticulous approach to testing, and the ability to provide clear, actionable recommendations for remediation. You will work closely with the client's IT and security teams to enhance their overall security posture. This role is based in our Culiacán office and requires full-time, on-site presence to facilitate direct engagement with client infrastructure and personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on network infrastructure, web applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits using a variety of tools and methodologies.
• Identify and exploit security weaknesses, documenting findings in detailed reports.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable recommendations for mitigating identified vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to aid in the penetration testing process.
• Stay current with the latest attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and security trends.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their security objectives and tailor testing methodologies accordingly.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted ethically and within agreed-upon scopes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Demonstrated experience with various penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), and common exploit techniques.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience with social engineering techniques is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team on-site in Culiacán, Sinaloa .

Benefits

• This contract position offers a competitive daily rate, the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging security projects, and exposure to various industries.
• You will gain valuable experience by working directly with our client's critical systems in Culiacán .
• We provide a supportive team environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth within the cybersecurity domain.