Penetration Tester

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

On-site in Polokwane

Medical + retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join a premier cybersecurity team in Polokwane. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications through rigorous testing and simulated cyber attacks to strengthen defenses.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional pentesting experience, strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, and proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional penetration testing.
• Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), web technologies, and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, and mobile applications.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses and misconfigurations.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools and methodologies to simulate sophisticated attacks.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to provide guidance on secure coding practices and system hardening.

Skills

Penetration testing

Python

Bash

Networking

Windows/Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their elite cybersecurity team based in Polokwane . In this crucial role, you will proactively identify vulnerabilities in systems, networks, and applications through rigorous testing and simulation of real-world cyber attacks. Your expertise will be vital in strengthening the organization's defenses against evolving threats. The ideal candidate is driven by a passion for breaking things to make them more secure and possesses a deep understanding of attack vectors and exploitation techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, and mobile applications.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses and misconfigurations.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools and methodologies to simulate sophisticated attacks.
• Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to provide guidance on secure coding practices and system hardening.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in professional penetration testing.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), web technologies, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation of tasks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• On-site role in a modern, secure office environment in Polokwane .
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.
• Generous paid time off and annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional certifications and advanced training in offensive security.
• Engaging work on challenging security projects with a talented team.