CREST CRT Penetration Tester | Offensive Security Expert

Translation Empire PK; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Translation Empire PK is seeking a CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) to join our cybersecurity team in Pakistan. The role entails planning and executing advanced security assessments across web applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and mobile platforms to identify critical risks.

You will deliver clear, actionable remediation guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce high-quality reports and executive summaries, mentor junior testers, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Must have CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or higher certification (e.g., CCT INF, CCT APP).
• Proven experience conducting penetration tests across various platforms.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite).
• Proficient in scripting or coding languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing techniques.
• Familiarity with reporting tools and formats used in regulated industries.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests against web applications, network, infrastructure, and databases
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities to assess the risk to the business
• Produce high-quality technical reports and executive summaries
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate findings and recommend mitigation strategies
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Support security awareness initiatives and contribute to internal security improvements
• Provide mentorship to junior testers or team members where applicable

Skills

Penetration testing

CRT Certification

OWASP Top 10

Python

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Info Sec, or related

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

Job description

Translation Empire PK is seeking a CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) to join our cybersecurity team in Pakistan. The role entails planning and executing advanced security assessments across web applications, networks, cloud infrastructure, and mobile platforms to identify critical risks.

You will deliver clear, actionable remediation guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders, produce high-quality reports and executive summaries, mentor junior testers, and contribute to