Freelance Penetration Tester | Security Assessments

Welo Data; Manila; On-site; PHP 605,000 - 1,036,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Data in the Philippines is seeking skilled Penetration Testers to support authorized security testing of systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure. You will perform testing within a clearly defined scope and use established methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and validate findings.

The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity knowledge, practical experience in penetration testing, and the ability to document risks clearly for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and testing methodologies.
• Ability to document findings and communicate risks clearly.
• Experience testing networks, systems, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct authorized penetration testing within defined project scope.
• Assess networks, systems, apps, and infrastructure for vulnerabilities.
• Perform testing using established pen testing methodologies.
• Identify and validate security weaknesses and potential impact.
• Analyse vulnerabilities and assess risk levels and severity.
• Validate findings and collect supporting evidence.
• Document testing methods, findings, risk levels, and remediations.
• Communicate risks and findings to stakeholders.
• Support remediation validation and re-testing when required.
• Follow security procedures and defined testing scope at all times.
• Maintain high accuracy and thorough documentation.

Skills

Penetration testing

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Cybersecurity related degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Welo Data in the Philippines is seeking skilled Penetration Testers to support authorized security testing of systems, networks, applications, and infrastructure. You will perform testing within a clearly defined scope and use established methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and validate findings.

The ideal candidate has strong cybersecurity knowledge, practical experience in penetration testing, and the ability to document risks clearly for stakeholders.