Penetration Tester - CREST Registered

Translation Empire; Saddar; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Translation Empire is seeking a PEN Tester – Crest Registered (CRT) to join our cybersecurity team. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on penetration tests across networks, applications, cloud infrastructure, and mobile platforms, delivering actionable remediation guidance to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds CREST CRT or higher certification, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and hands-on testing experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Cobalt Strike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, InfoSec or related field.
• CREST CRT certification or higher is required.
• Experience conducting penetration tests across networks, apps, cloud and mobile.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, NIST and MITRE ATT&CK; familiarity with exploitation frameworks.
• Proficient in Python, PowerShell or Bash; strong testing skills (manual & automated).
• Excellent reporting and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report penetration tests against web apps, networks, infrastructure, and databases.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to assess business risk.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on security threats and attack techniques.
• Support security awareness initiatives and internal improvements.
• Provide mentorship to junior testers where applicable.

Skills

Penetration testing

Python scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, InfoSec, or related field

CREST CRT certification or higher

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

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.

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.