Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) to join their elite security team in a fully remote role. You will identify vulnerabilities across digital infrastructure, applications, and networks, conduct simulated attacks, and deliver actionable remediation guidance from anywhere, with operations originating from Upington and beyond.

You will perform tests on web apps, APIs, networks, and cloud environments, document findings with risk assessments, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and network protocols.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security scans to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and execute custom exploit code and attack vectors.
• Document findings in detailed reports, including risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.

Skills

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

OWASP Top 10

Network protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a skilled Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) to join their elite security team. This fully remote position is critical for proactively identifying vulnerabilities within the company's digital infrastructure, applications, and networks before malicious actors can exploit them. You will conduct simulated attacks, meticulously document findings, and provide clear, actionable recommendations for remediation. This role offers a challenging and rewarding experience for a security professional passionate about offensive security, with the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to our robust security efforts originating from Upington and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security scans to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and execute custom exploit code and attack vectors.
• Document findings in detailed reports, including risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and network protocols.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are highly valued.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Fully remote working environment with support for home office setup.
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to advanced training resources.
• Engaging work that directly contributes to protecting the organization from cyber threats.