Penetration Tester - Ethical Hacking Specialist

Placements24; George; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive annual salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Continuous learning and professional发展

Generous paid time off

Access to security testing tools and资源

Supportive and innovative work culture

Growth opportunities within cybersecur

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join its security team in George, Western Cape. You will identify vulnerabilities across networks, apps, and cloud environments using ethical hacking methods and prepare actionable remediation plans.

The role demands at least 3 years of hands-on experience, strong technical writing, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A supportive environment and ongoing training are offered.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/IT/security.
• Minimum 3 years hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong understanding of networks, OSs, web apps, and cloud concepts.
• Familiarity with common pentest tools and frameworks.
• Certs such as OSCP/CEH/CISSP are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on external/internal networks, apps, and cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test security defenses.
• Utilize tools and methodologies like Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to communicate findings and aid fixes.
• Stay up-to-date with security threats and ethical hacking techniques.
• Contribute to testing methodologies and standards.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Technical writing

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or related

Herramientas

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Penetration Tester to join their dedicated security team in George, Western Cape. In this critical role, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities in our client's networks, applications, and systems through ethical hacking techniques. Your expertise will be vital in assessing security controls, uncovering potential weaknesses, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance the overall security posture. This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional passionate about offensive security to contribute to a robust security program within a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on external and internal networks, web applications, mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify and analyze security weaknesses.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test the effectiveness of security defenses.
• Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools and methodologies, including but not limited to Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to communicate findings and assist in the implementation of security fixes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and ethical hacking techniques.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of penetration testing methodologies and standards.
• Present findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows and Linux), web application security, and cloud security concepts.
• Proficiency with common penetration testing tools and frameworks.
• Possession of relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or similar is highly advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of clearly articulating technical findings and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment in George, Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including advanced training and certifications.
• Generous paid time off.
• Access to state-of-the-art security testing tools and resources.
• A supportive and innovative work culture.
• Potential for growth and advancement within the cybersecurity domain.