Junior Penetration Tester - Hands-on Security Growth

eCOGRA Holding; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

eCOGRA Holding in Johannesburg seeks a motivated Junior Penetration Tester to apply cybersecurity knowledge in real-world assessments, gaining hands-on experience under senior team guidance.

You will assist with testing across web apps, APIs, and networks, document findings, and help with remediation recommendations while expanding skills through practical labs and client collaborations.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of practical cybersecurity experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, or application security.
• Relevant certification such as eJPT, PNPT, CPTS, CEH, Security+ or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Assist with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across web apps, APIs, networks, and other systems.
• Identify, manually validate, and document security vulnerabilities, false positives, and potential risks.
• Use penetration testing tools and ethical hacking techniques to support security assessments.
• Prepare technical findings and recommend remediation measures.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams, and develop technical skills under the guidance of senior testers.

Kenntnisse

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Networking knowledge

Linux

Windows

Python scripting

Bash

PowerShell

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus/Tenable

Metasploit

Wireshark

Jobbeschreibung

eCOGRA Holding in Johannesburg seeks a motivated Junior Penetration Tester to apply cybersecurity knowledge in real-world assessments, gaining hands-on experience under senior team guidance.

You will assist with testing across web apps, APIs, and networks, document findings, and help with remediation recommendations while expanding skills through practical labs and client collaborations.