Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

Reverside; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Reverside, based in Johannesburg, seeks a Cyber Security Engineer specializing in penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, and internal systems.

The role emphasizes proactive security testing, risk identification, and providing actionable remediation recommendations, requiring 6+ years of experience and relevant certifications. OSCP and eWPT are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ professional penetration testing experience.
• Strong web application and API security experience.
• Experience with Burp Suite or similar security testing tools.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common vulnerabilities.
• Ability to read and understand a programming/scripting language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or PHP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage the full penetration testing lifecycle from scoping to reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing across webapplications, APIs, and internal systems.
• Participate in scoping sessions and definetesting requirements.
• Perform security assessments, particularlyacross web and API environments.
• Identify, analyse, and document vulnerabilities.
• Provide clear and actionable remediationrecommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings andremediation.
• Research and improve security testingmethodologies.
• Support senior team members with complexsecurity assessments.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web application security

API security

OWASP Top 10

Programming languages

Communication skills

Security lifecycle management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

IT/CyberSecurity certification

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Burp Suite

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative technology projects across various industries.

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specialising inPenetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, andinternal systems.

The role focuses on proactive security testing, riskidentification, and providing actionable remediation recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing across webapplications, APIs, and internal systems.
• Participate in scoping sessions and definetesting requirements.
• Perform security assessments, particularlyacross web and API environments.
• Identify, analyse, and document vulnerabilities.
• Provide clear and actionable remediationrecommendations.
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings andremediation.
• Research and improve security testingmethodologies.
• Support senior team members with complexsecurity assessments.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 6+ years’ professional penetration testing experience.
• Strong web application and API securityexperience.
• Experience with Burp Suite or similar securitytesting tools.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and commonvulnerabilities.
• Ability to read and understand aprogramming/scripting language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or PHP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, andcommunication skills.
• Ability to manage the full penetration testinglifecycle from scoping to reporting.
• Grade 12 / Matric required.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant IT/CyberSecurity certification. Preferred

Certifications:

• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
• eWPT – eLearnSecurity Web Penetration Tester