Remote Penetration Tester - Offensive Security Expert

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Home office allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join its security assessment team in a fully remote capacity. You will simulate cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities across networks, web apps, APIs, and cloud environments, and deliver detailed reports with remediation recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of professional penetration testing experience, proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and relevant certifications such as OSCP or CEH.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Proficiency with common penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, web application security, and OWASP Top 10.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for tool development and automation.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests against networks, web apps, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools to discover and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Perform security assessments of new and existing applications and systems.
• Document detailed findings, including risk assessment and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to address vulnerabilities effectively.
• Stay abreast of attack vectors, tools, and security trends.

Skills

Penetration testing

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester to join its security assessment team in a fully remote capacity. You will simulate cyber-attacks to identify vulnerabilities across networks, web apps, APIs, and cloud environments, and deliver detailed reports with remediation recommendations.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of professional penetration testing experience, proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, and relevant certifications such as OSCP or CEH.