Lead Penetration Tester - Hybrid, Growth & Mentorship

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Training budget

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks a Lead Penetration Tester to drive offensive security initiatives across web, network, and cloud environments. You will lead tests, develop methods, and present findings to help strengthen defenses.

Requires 5+ years in pentesting, OSCP/CEH/GPEN preferred, and scripting skills (Python, Bash). A hybrid work model, competitive salary, and ongoing training are offered to grow security expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Expertise with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests against web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities with remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to automate penetration testing processes.
• Lead and mentor junior penetration testers, providing technical guidance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through detailed reports to technical teams and management.
• Stay current with latest exploitation techniques and threat intelligence.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Scripting (Python Bash)

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth seeks a Lead Penetration Tester to drive offensive security initiatives across web, network, and cloud environments. You will lead tests, develop methods, and present findings to help strengthen defenses.

Requires 5+ years in pentesting, OSCP/CEH/GPEN preferred, and scripting skills (Python, Bash). A hybrid work model, competitive salary, and ongoing training are offered to grow security expertise.