Lead Penetration Tester

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Career growth in Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a Lead Penetration Tester to spearhead offensive security initiatives from the Mossel Bay office. You will plan, execute, and report on complex tests across networks and applications, leading a team of testers and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on pentesting, strong tool expertise (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap), and relevant certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, or CEH.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Experience with testing tools and frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong knowledge of networks, OS, and web app vulnerabilities.
• Experience leading testing engagements and team management.
• OSCP, CISSP, or CEH certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct penetration tests across networks, web, and mobile apps.
• Develop testing methodologies and real-world attack scenarios.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance.
• Mentor junior testers and grow the security team.
• Integrate security testing into the SDLC with development teams.
• Prepare detailed reports for technical and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Offensive security

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Penetration Tester to spearhead their offensive security initiatives from their Mossel Bay office. This leadership role involves planning, executing, and reporting on complex penetration tests across various systems and applications. You will lead a team of security testers, mentor junior staff, and work closely with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about cybersecurity, possesses exceptional technical skills, and excels in identifying sophisticated threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive penetration tests , including network, web application, and mobile application assessments.
• Develop and refine testing methodologies and attack scenarios to simulate real-world threats.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and provide detailed, actionable remediation recommendations.
• Mentor and guide junior penetration testers, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security testing into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Prepare and present detailed penetration testing reports to technical and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Demonstrated expertise with various penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application vulnerabilities.
• Experience leading security testing engagements and managing a team.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, or CEH are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and attending security conferences.
• A stimulating environment focused on cutting-edge offensive security .
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing security team in Mossel Bay .