Offensive Security Engineer: Pen Testing & Exploits

Axiata Digital Labs; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiata Digital Labs is seeking an experienced security professional to perform vulnerability assessments and manual penetration testing across web, mobile, API, and network environments. You will document findings, propose remediation, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely security assessments.

The role requires strong OWASP Top 10 knowledge, Linux-based pentesting experience (Kali, Parrot), and proficiency with Burp Suite, Nuclei, Frida, and Nessus, plus solid English communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web, mobile, API, and networks.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and mitigations.
• Solid networking fundamentals (OSI layers, TCP/IP, protocols).
• Experience with GNU/Linux-based pentesting OS and command line (Kali Linux, Parrot, etc.).
• Experience with automation scripting and at least one programming language.
• Experience with tools like Burp Suite, Nuclei, Frida, Nessus.
• Strong spoken and written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual pentesting of web, mobile, API and networks to find vulnerabilities.
• Document findings and remediation recommendations for owners.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely security assessments.
• Regular VA/PT of web, mobile, network and API apps.
• Identify internet exposure of operating companies and evaluate security posture.
• Document vulnerabilities, impact, and recommendations clearly.
• Take ownership of security challenges and drive to completion.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

OWASP Top 10

Networking fundamentals

Linux command line

Automation scripting

Programming/scripting

Bug bounty/open-source security

English communication

Tools

Burp Suite

Nuclei

Frida

Nessus

Job description

Axiata Digital Labs is seeking an experienced security professional to perform vulnerability assessments and manual penetration testing across web, mobile, API, and network environments. You will document findings, propose remediation, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely security assessments.

The role requires strong OWASP Top 10 knowledge, Linux-based pentesting experience (Kali, Parrot), and proficiency with Burp Suite, Nuclei, Frida, and Nessus, plus solid English communication.