Penetration Tester (Information Security)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join its Information Security team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will conduct security assessments of networks, applications and systems, simulate attacks, and document findings with actionable remediation steps.

The role requires expertise in offensive security, knowledge of OWASP Top 10, and proficiency with common pentesting tools. You will produce detailed reports to strengthen the client’s defenses and support data protection

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join their dedicated Information Security team in East London, Eastern Cape . In this role, you will conduct comprehensive security assessments of networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. You will simulate attacks to evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations for remediation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in offensive security techniques, a solid understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), and proficiency with penetration testing tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strengthening our client’s security defenses through proactive testing. Your findings will be crucial in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the resilience of our client’s infrastructure. Join our team in East London and play a key part in proactive security assurance.