Contract Penetration Tester — Flexible Offensive Security

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 185,000 - 369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible engagement

Professional environment

Access to testing tools and diverse/ch

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to simulate cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance across networks, applications, and systems. The role emphasizes ethical hacking, detailed reporting, and continuous skill development.

The candidate should have 3+ years in penetration testing, familiarity with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark, and relevant certifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proven experience with a wide range of penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools and manual techniques.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Document findings meticulously, including technical details, impact, and remediation steps.
• Communicate test results clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain methodologies for penetration testing.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and threat landscapes.
• Adhere to ethical hacking principles and maintain client confidentiality.
• Collaborate with client security teams to validate remediation efforts.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Report writing

Ethical hacking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to simulate cyberattacks, identify vulnerabilities, and provide remediation guidance across networks, applications, and systems. The role emphasizes ethical hacking, detailed reporting, and continuous skill development.

The candidate should have 3+ years in penetration testing, familiarity with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark, and relevant certifications are desirable.