Cobalt Core Pentester

Cobalt; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security community in New Zealand seeks experienced pentesters for a freelance, part-time position. You will perform manual penetration testing of web and mobile applications, working collaboratively within a team. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience and demonstrate strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Pentesting or similar experience.
• Deep understanding of application security.
• Respectful towards others and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual penetration testing of various applications.
• Collaborate with the pentest team and clients.
• Document the results of assessments and tests.

Skills

Pentesting

Communication

Attention to detail

Application security knowledge

Tools

Mobile and web app testing

Security certifications (e.g., CREST, PenTest+)

Job description

The Cobalt Core is a community of highly skilled security pentesters who are passionate about what they do and who are always striving to be at the top of their game. This curated community is made up of security professionals with many years of experience as well as talented pentesters who are eager to learn the trade and show their skills.

A member of the Cobalt Core believes that sharing ideas and collaborating with peers is the best way to achieve good results.

If you believe you would be a good fit to join the Cobalt Core, and you are eager to contribute to the community and participate in the Pentests running on Cobalt, please apply.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of Pentesting or similar experience (mid-level).
• Respectful towards others
• Take pride in the work you produce
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail
• Desire to be an expert within your field
• Deep understanding of application security
• Ability to communicate effectively

What You'll Do

• Perform manual penetration testing of web applications, APIs, internal and external networks, iOS and Android mobile applications
• Work as a member of a pentest team, collaborating and engaging directly with the client
• Document in detail the results of assessments, audits, tests, and verification activities
• Perform manual validation of vulnerabilities
• Perform mobile and web app pentesting for OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities.
• The following certifications are a plus:
  • CREST, PenTest+, GPEN, CEH, OSCP, AWS, CISSP, eCPPT, eWAPT, OSCE, OSWE
• Please note that this is a freelance, part-time position.

Application Process

• Applicants need only apply once and may not receive a response from our team. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to a candidate should there be a mutual alignment.
• Chat with a Cobalt representative - Get to know about Cobalt and how we work. We will also want to know about you, your experience, strengths and what drives you.
• Getting setup on the Cobalt platform + Background Check & ID Verification - In this step we will make sure you are all set up for success, and we will also ask you to pass a Background Check & ID Verification.
• Start working on cool projects!

Please note that this is not an entry level position.