Penetration Tester — Global Security & Growth

Fuku by Momofuku; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport access

Transportation allowance

Corporate insurance coverage

Gym and fitness claims

Ongoing training and development

Exposure to challenging projects

Job summary

Hytech is seeking a penetration tester in Kuala Lumpur to perform in-depth assessments of applications, networks, and IT infrastructure. You will design test plans, run vulnerability scans, and simulate attacks to evaluate resilience.

Join a global team delivering digital transformation for fintech and financial services. The role requires 2+ years in pen testing, strong tooling skills, and English & Chinese communication. Local benefits include transport support and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Computer Science or Information Security; certifications are a plus.
• At least 2 years in penetration testing or similar cybersecurity role.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, applications security, and operating systems.
• Experience with tooling: Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap.
• Scripting languages and security frameworks familiarity.
• Awareness of GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth penetration tests on applications, networks, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and execute test plans including vulnerability scanning and exploit research.
• Identify vulnerabilities and document remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team to simulate attack scenarios.
• Stay updated on new threats and testing techniques to improve strategies.
• Assist in developing security policies and best practices.

Skills

Penetration testing

Network security

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Operating systems

Security frameworks

Problem solving

English & Chinese communication

Cloud security assessments

Education

Diploma in Computer Science/Information Security

Certifications (OSCP/CEH/CISSP)

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Hytech is seeking a penetration tester in Kuala Lumpur to perform in-depth assessments of applications, networks, and IT infrastructure. You will design test plans, run vulnerability scans, and simulate attacks to evaluate resilience.

Join a global team delivering digital transformation for fintech and financial services. The role requires 2+ years in pen testing, strong tooling skills, and English & Chinese communication. Local benefits include transport support and training.