Remote Penetration Tester

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Competitive rate

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join a fully remote cybersecurity team. You will proactively identify vulnerabilities across networks, applications, and systems, and provide actionable remediation guidance from home.

The role requires deep knowledge of attack vectors and exploitation techniques, with reporting and communication skills to clearly articulate findings. OSCP/CEH/GPEN certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in an ethical hacking role.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and exploitation methods.
• Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap and Kali Linux.
• Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web technologies.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Certifications like OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests on web applications, network infrastructure, and mobile platforms.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using tools and techniques.
• Perform social engineering tests to assess human vulnerabilities.
• Provide detailed reports outlining findings, risk levels, and remediation recommendations.
• Stay current with the latest exploitation techniques, tools, and security trends.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to verify remediation effectiveness.

Skills

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

Report writing

Communication

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and ethical Penetration Tester to join their fully remote cybersecurity team. You will be responsible for proactively identifying security vulnerabilities in the company's networks, applications, and systems through rigorous testing. This role requires a deep understanding of attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and the ability to clearly articulate findings and provide actionable remediation recommendations. This is an exciting opportunity for a security enthusiast to utilize their offensive security skills to strengthen the organization's defenses and protect against potential cyber threats, working entirely from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on web applications, network infrastructure, and mobile platforms.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Perform social engineering tests to assess human vulnerabilities.
• Provide detailed technical reports outlining findings, risk levels, and remediation recommendations.
• Stay current with the latest exploitation techniques, tools, and security trends.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to verify the effectiveness of patched vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar ethical hacking role.
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and exploitation methods.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
• Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web technologies.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications like OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• High contract rate commensurate with expertise.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of challenging security assessments.
• Access to cutting-edge testing tools and resources.
• Contribute directly to enhancing the security posture of a forward-thinking company.