Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to join our Stellenbosch-based team. The role focuses on proactively identifying weaknesses in client systems, networks, and applications through rigorous ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Ideal candidates will have advanced knowledge of exploit development and vulnerability assessment tools, with the ability to plan, execute, and report comprehensive tests and remediation recommendations in a fast-paced cybersecurity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished cybersecurity firm, is seeking an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to join their esteemed team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape . This role is integral to proactively identifying security weaknesses in our client's and their clients' systems, applications, and networks through rigorous ethical hacking techniques. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on comprehensive penetration tests, providing detailed recommendations for remediation. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of exploit development, vulnerability assessment tools, and various attack vectors. This position offers a challenging and rewarding environment for a security professional passionate about uncovering and mitigating vulnerabilities, contributing to the security of the vibrant tech ecosystem in Stellenbosch .