Penetration Tester - CREST Registered

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

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a PEN Tester - Crest Registered (CRT) to join their team in Rawalpindi. The ideal candidate will conduct advanced penetration testing across various platforms and collaborate with stakeholders to improve security measures. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and possess CREST certification. This role offers a market competitive salary, with work conducted from the office in Bahria Town.

Qualifications

• Must have CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or higher certification.
• Proven experience in conducting penetration tests across various platforms.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests against various infrastructures.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings.

Skills

Offensive security techniques

Penetration testing

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Reporting skills

Knowledge of security frameworks

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.