Penetration Tester

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join the security team in Nelspruit. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems, simulating real-world cyberattacks to strengthen defenses.

The role requires strong offensive security skills, proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux, and excellent report writing to articulate risks and remediation steps. Certifications like OSCP/CEH are welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar ethical hacking role.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of web application security, network protocols, and common vulnerabilities.
• Excellent report writing skills, clearly articulating technical findings and risks.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and provide detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to aid in the penetration testing process.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing methodologies, tools, and exploit techniques.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to communicate findings and guide remediation efforts.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Security testing

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their security team in Nelspruit . In this role, you will proactively identify security vulnerabilities in our client's networks, applications, and systems by simulating real-world cyberattacks. Your expertise will be crucial in helping our client strengthen their defenses and protect against potential breaches. This is an exciting opportunity for a security enthusiast to use their offensive security skills in a constructive and impactful way.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, networks, and cloud environments.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and provide detailed reports with actionable remediation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to aid in the penetration testing process.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing methodologies, tools, and exploit techniques.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to communicate findings and guide remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar ethical hacking role.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of web application security, network protocols, and common vulnerabilities.
• Excellent report writing skills, clearly articulating technical findings and risks.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Access to state-of-the-art testing tools and technologies.
• Remote work flexibility to allow for optimal focus and comfort.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development in offensive security.