Penetration Tester & Red Team Specialist — Hybrid

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Flexible hours

Hybrid office

Learning resources

Contract extensions

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant specializing in penetration testing. Hybrid work arrangement available.

You will perform targeted security assessments across networks, apps, and cloud, document findings, and deliver actionable remediation guidance to diverse clients. Minimum 4 years in penetration testing, strong toolset (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark), scripting (Python/Bash), and cloud security knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proficient with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap and Wireshark.
• Strong networking, OS and web app security knowledge (OWASP Top 10).
• Scripting in Python or Bash for automation.
• Cloud security concepts (AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present findings.
• Certs such as OSCP/CEH/GPEN/GWAPT desirable; eligible to work in SA.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web/mobile apps and cloud.
• Identify, analyze and document vulnerabilities and impacts.
• Produce detailed testing reports with actionable remediation steps.
• Conduct social engineering and physical security tests as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with testing tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with client IT/security teams to discuss findings.
• Contribute to testing methodologies and tooling.
• Help develop security awareness materials based on findings.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Participate in red team exercises to simulate advanced threats.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Networking knowledge

Windows & Linux

OWASP Top 10

Security reporting

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Communication

Offensive security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant specializing in penetration testing. Hybrid work arrangement available.

You will perform targeted security assessments across networks, apps, and cloud, document findings, and deliver actionable remediation guidance to diverse clients. Minimum 4 years in penetration testing, strong toolset (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark), scripting (Python/Bash), and cloud security knowledge.