AppSec Junior Analyst: Penetration & Vulnerability Analysis

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg is seeking an Application Security Junior Analyst/Coordinator to analyze vulnerabilities in web apps and online services, performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for clients.

You will research threats by analysing publicly available data or scanning for suspicious IPs/sites using tools like Shodan, HIBP and Nmap, and support cybersecurity processes across Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Three years of work experience in Application Security or Software Engineering.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze information security vulnerabilities in web applications and online services.
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for clients' websites.
• Research potential threats by analysing publicly available data or scanning for suspicious IP addresses/sites using tools like Shodan, HIBP and Nmap.
• Assist the Digital Transformation Security team with cyber security and compliance projects.
• Support security operations and help improve cybersecurity processes.
• Assist the Vulnerability Remediation Team and drive APPSEC initiatives for Africa Zone.

Skills

Open source tech

SDLC understanding

Application security basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Shodan

HIBP

Nmap

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg is seeking an Application Security Junior Analyst/Coordinator to analyze vulnerabilities in web apps and online services, performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for clients.

You will research threats by analysing publicly available data or scanning for suspicious IPs/sites using tools like Shodan, HIBP and Nmap, and support cybersecurity processes across Africa.