Penetration Tester

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join its cybersecurity team in Sandton. The hybrid role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities and simulating real-world attacks to help strengthen security.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap, plus strong reporting and communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience is required, with opportunities for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of penetration testing or ethical hacking experience.
• Proficiency with security testing tools and frameworks (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Understanding of networks, OS concepts, and web app security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on web apps, networks, mobile apps, and cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and analyze security flaws.
• Develop detailed reports with findings, impacts, and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Stay updated on latest hacking techniques, tools, and security trends.
• Participate in security code reviews and architectural assessments.
• Help refine penetration testing methodologies and procedures.

Skills

Penetration testing

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Vulnerability analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join their cybersecurity team in Sandton . This hybrid role involves proactively identifying vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and applications through ethical hacking techniques. You will be responsible for simulating real-world attacks to uncover security weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them, providing critical insights to enhance the overall security posture. Your work will directly contribute to protecting sensitive data and ensuring the resilience of our client's digital infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on web applications, networks, mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments to identify and analyze security flaws and weaknesses.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, potential impacts, and actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to assist in the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest hacking techniques, tools, and security trends.
• Participate in security code reviews and architectural assessments to provide security guidance.
• Assist in developing and refining penetration testing methodologies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Proficiency with various penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and their exploitation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering a blend of remote and office-based work.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH).
• A challenging and rewarding role focused on proactive security testing.