Red Team Penetration Tester & Offensive Security Specialist

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A niche cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist in Johannesburg. In this role, you will conduct hands-on penetration tests and engage with clients to deliver technical insights. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in penetration testing and proficiency with tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit. A passion for offensive security and creative problem-solving is essential, and a hybrid working model is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of practical penetration testing experience.
• Ability to think creatively like an attacker.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on penetration tests and red team assessments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments across various technologies.
• Engage directly with clients to deliver findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

OSINT techniques

Social engineering

Technical communication

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Kali Linux

Job description

A niche cybersecurity firm is seeking a Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist in Johannesburg. In this role, you will conduct hands-on penetration tests and engage with clients to deliver technical insights. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in penetration testing and proficiency with tools like Burp Suite and Metasploit. A passion for offensive security and creative problem-solving is essential, and a hybrid working model is offered.