Penetration Tester - CREST Registered

Translation Empire Ltd; Rawalpindi Cantonment; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company is seeking a PEN Tester to join its team in Rawalpindi. The ideal candidate will conduct advanced security assessments and penetration testing across networks and applications. Responsibilities include planning and executing tests, identifying vulnerabilities, and producing technical reports. A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field and CREST CRT certification are required. This is an on-site position with competitive market salary.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Proven experience in conducting penetration tests across various platforms.
• Proficient in scripting or coding languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests against various systems.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities to assess business risk.
• 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

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or higher

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Cobalt Strike

Python

PowerShell

Bash

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.

Qualifications

• 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.