Elite Penetration Tester (Contract) — Diverse Projects

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Diverse and challenging projects

Access to advanced penetration testing

Professional development and training

Queenstown, Eastern Cape based

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Penetration Tester to lead security assessments across client systems, apps, and networks. You will identify vulnerabilities, provide actionable remediations, and guide ethical hacking engagements with a focus on robust security postures.

The role emphasizes independent work, creative problem solving, and collaboration with clients. A strong background in penetration testing and up-to-date tooling is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and network exploits.
• Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark.
• Scripting with Python or PowerShell for automation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests on web apps, networks, and mobile apps.
• Identify and document vulnerabilities with potential impact and remediation.
• Conduct security research to discover new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Develop detailed penetration test reports with actionable remediation advice.
• Collaborate with clients to understand security needs and objectives.
• Provide expert advice on security hardening and vulnerability mitigation.
• Stay current with testing tools and industry trends.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits as required.
• Maintain ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Contribute to development of internal testing methodologies and tools.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Communication skills

Ethical hacking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Penetration Tester to lead security assessments across client systems, apps, and networks. You will identify vulnerabilities, provide actionable remediations, and guide ethical hacking engagements with a focus on robust security postures.

The role emphasizes independent work, creative problem solving, and collaboration with clients. A strong background in penetration testing and up-to-date tooling is essential for success.