Penetration Tester

Accenture in the Philippines; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO

Life Insurance

13th Month Pay

Flexible working

Training & Certifications

Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Accenture in the Philippines is seeking a seasoned Penetration Tester to help clients identify security gaps and strengthen defenses across multiple domains. You will conduct tests, analyze results, and recommend practical remediations to improve overall security posture.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and contribution to threat modeling and security improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Penetration Testing experience.
• Strong understanding of network security, application security, and common attack techniques.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with incident response and threat intelligence processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments across applications, networks, systems, and enterprise environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities, validate security risks, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen security controls.
• Support the development of security testing methodologies and best practices.
• Analyze findings, prepare assessment reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security improvement initiatives.
• Mentor team members and support knowledge-sharing across the cybersecurity team.

Skills

Penetration testing

Network security

Application security

Vulnerability assessment

Security frameworks

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Communication

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Job description

Job Description:

Identify Vulnerabilities. Strengthen Security. Make An Impact.

Join Accenture's Cybersecurity team and help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats through proactive security testing and vulnerability assessments. As a Penetration Tester, you'll work with enterprise clients to uncover security weaknesses, validate defenses, and recommend solutions that improve overall security posture.

What You'll Do

• Conduct penetration testing and security assessments across applications, networks, systems, and enterprise environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities, validate security risks, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen security controls.
• Support the development of security testing methodologies and best practices.
• Analyze findings, prepare assessment reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Contribute to threat modeling, vulnerability management, and security improvement initiatives.
• Mentor team members and support knowledge-sharing across the cybersecurity team.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Penetration Testing experience.
• Strong understanding of network security, application security, and common attack techniques.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with incident response and threat intelligence processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with web, network, cloud, or infrastructure penetration testing.
• Exposure to secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Industry certifications such as CEH, OSCP, GPEN, Security+, or similar.

Work Setup

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Cubao office location
• Amenable to possible shifting schedules

Why Join Accenture?

At Accenture, you'll work on impactful projects using emerging technologies while collaborating with some of the industry's top cybersecurity professionals.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Performance bonus and 13th Month Pay
• Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible working arrangements*
• Company-sponsored training, upskilling, and certifications
• Expanded maternity and paternity benefits*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture
• Terms and conditions apply.

Be Part of an Inclusive Workplace

At Accenture, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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