Penetration Tester

OSec; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Competitive health packages

Life insurance

401k plan with company contributions

Maternity and parental leave

On-job training opportunities

Paid, flexible vacation

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in the United States is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their Assessment Team. This role involves conducting security audits, penetration tests, and providing recommendations to clients for improving security posture. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of professional experience, familiarity with AWS services and scripting languages, and excellent communication skills to draft comprehensive reports. Benefits include flexible working hours, competitive health packages, and a 401k plan with contributions.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of professional experience preferred.
• Proficient in AWS services like EC2, S3, and KMS.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Go, or Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits and penetration tests.
• Draft and provide walkthroughs of security assessment reports.
• Provide guidance to clients on reducing security risks.
• Maintain proficiency in current security tools.

Skills

Penetration Testing

AWS Services

API Testing

Scripting Languages

Packet Analysis

Network Protocols

Communication Skills

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

The Penetration Tester is responsible for working as part of the Assessment Team to conduct and participate in offensive and defensive security projects for OccamSec and its clients. This individual will work as part of a security team and report to an Assessment Team Lead.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct security audits, network penetration tests, and web application, API and cloud assessments.
• Draft security assessment reports that outline findings and provide a walkthrough of the assessment performed with evidence provided appropriately.
• Use social engineering to identify improvement for security awareness and education.
• Provide guidance and recommendation to clients on ways to fix or reduce security risks to their networks and products.
• Operate as part of a team on larger, more complex projects with oversight from senior team members.
• Operate independently on projects within defined-skill set, with oversight from a Project Manager.
• Maintain proficiency in current security tools and skills.

Experience

• Candidates with at least 2-3 years of professional experience are preferred.
• Proficient in working with AWS services like EC2, S3, KMS, RDS, or similar services on Azure & GCP, with a focus on implementing security best practices.
• Skilled in conducting penetration tests for API, Mobile, Cloud, and Web Applications.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Go or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience in building or developing Server or Application Technologies.
• Utilized penetration tools effectively in various scenarios.
• Applied expertise in replicating threat behaviors.
• Proficient in using packet analyzer tools like Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Sound understanding of IP network protocols, sub-netting, routing, switching, etc.
• Extensive background in penetrating and exploiting secure networks and systems, staying updated with the latest security software packages, protocols, and computer technologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record in generating comprehensive reports and assessments.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours;
• Competitive health packages;
• Life insurance;
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Maternity and parental leave;
• On‑job training opportunities; and
• Paid, flexible vacation.