Penetration Tester

Dell; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 800,000 - 1,000,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global technology company is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their team in Mexico. The role involves conducting authorized penetration testing exercises, reporting on security issues, and collaborating with the development of cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in Information Security with relevant cybersecurity certifications, and must possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Formación

• Proven experience in penetration testing and security assessments.
• Possession of cybersecurity certifications, e.g., OSCP or GPEN.
• Strong knowledge of application security standards.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct authorized penetration testing exercises.
• Report findings to security teams and engineering.
• Collaborate on cybersecurity strategies and policies.

Conocimientos

Penetration testing expertise

Vulnerability research

Exploit development

Strong communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Herramientas

Penetration testing tools

Debugging tools

Descripción del empleo

Penetration Tester

Senior Analyst on our Penetration Testing team in México – On-site to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

The ideal candidate possesses a firm understanding of attack surfaces in web technologies, networks, and operating systems. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to analyze closed source applications using several off-the-shelf or custom developed tools. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate organizational skills, work efficiently under minimal supervision, deliver results that meet or exceed the organization’s expectations, be a strong team player, and actively participate in a fast-paced and challenging global environment.

What you’ll achieve

• Conduct and participate in authorized penetration testing exercises.
• Report on and prioritize issues to vendors, security team, and engineering through standard escalation processes.
• Communicate new developments, breakthroughs, challenges and lessons learned to team members and leadership.
• Collaborate with the development of cybersecurity strategy, policy, standards, and procedures.
• Work with management and senior team members on how to integrate information security controls into enterprise environments to comply with established security standards and policies.
• Continuously upgrade knowledge, skills & awareness in cybersecurity technologies by way of independent research, training, or any other self-improvement methods (e.g., Reading, HTB, CTF competitions).
• Collaborate on additional projects, assignments, and initiatives as required.

Take the first step towards your dream career

Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

• Minimum of 2 years in Information Security, including at least 1 year of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: penetration testing, exploit development, vulnerability research, or fuzzing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent professional experience.
• Cybersecurity Certifications: Possession of at least one of the following relevant certifications:

eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).

• Intermediate-level knowledge of penetration testing tools and techniques, cyberattack stages, application security standards, and testing methodologies for web applications, APIs, and network/infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of computer networking, operating system internals, and common security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting systems and applications.

Desirable requirements

• Experience writing code in modern programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, .NET, Python), with knowledge of debugging principles and the ability to develop custom scripts, exploits, and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to produce professional security reports and effectively present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 10 October 2025

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