Pentester / Auditor de Seguridad

Placements24; San Bartolo Naucalpan Centro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, MX is seeking a highly skilled Pentester / Auditor de Seguridad to join their security team. This on-site role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through simulated cyber attacks and rigorous testing.

You will conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security audits, delivering detailed reports with actionable remediation guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of penetration testing or security auditing.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, PenTest+ or GIAC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, and systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyze scan results.
• Identify and exploit security weaknesses, documenting findings and impact.
• Develop detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Assist in the development and execution of security audit plans.
• Provide expert advice on security best practices and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain ethical hacking standards and ensure confidentiality of findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

Security auditing

Report writing

Ethical hacking

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and ethical Pentester / Auditor de Seguridad to join their robust security team in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, MX . This role is critical for identifying vulnerabilities within our client's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through simulated cyber attacks. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of attack methodologies, security tools, and reporting standards. This on-site position requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to think like an adversary to uncover potential security weaknesses before they can be exploited. You will be responsible for conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security audits, providing detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening the overall security posture of the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional to work in a challenging and dynamic environment in Naucalpan .

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, and systems. Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyze scan results. Identify and exploit security weaknesses, documenting findings and impact. Develop detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation strategies. Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies. Assist in the development and execution of security audit plans. Provide expert advice on security best practices and risk mitigation. Collaborate with IT and development teams to address identified vulnerabilities. Maintain ethical hacking standards and ensure confidentiality of findings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing or security auditing. Proficiency with various penetration testing tools (e.g., \"Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap\"). Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security. Experience in performing security audits and risk assessments. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills. Ethical mindset and commitment to security best practices. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CompTIA PenTest+, or GIAC are highly desirable. Experience working in the State of Mexico region is beneficial.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and significant opportunities for professional development and certifications in offensive security. The role is based in Naucalpan , providing a stable work environment and the chance to work on challenging security projects. Employees benefit from ongoing training and exposure to diverse security challenges.