Penetration Tester - CREST Registered

Translation Empire PK; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Islamabad is seeking a PEN Tester to conduct advanced penetration testing across networks and applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and must possess a CREST Registered Penetration Tester certification. Responsibilities include planning, executing tests, and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders. Knowledge of OWASP and scripting is essential. This position is office-based with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must have experience conducting penetration tests across various platforms.
• Proficient in manual and automated testing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of security standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests against various assets.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to assess risk.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Conducting penetration tests

Identifying security vulnerabilities

Technical report writing

Collaboration with stakeholders

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Scripting in Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Cobalt Strike

Job description

About the Job:

Translation Empire is seeking a PEN Tester - Crest Registered (CRT) to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting advanced security assessments and penetration testing activities across networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and mobile platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of offensive security techniques and the ability to deliver clear, actionable remediation guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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
  
  

Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Must have CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or higher certification (e.g., CCT INF, CCT APP)
• Proven experience in conducting penetration tests across various platforms
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and common exploitation frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike)
• 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
  
  

Work mode:

Work from Office.

Location:

Bahria Town Ph 7 Office.

Salary:

Market Competitive.