Senior Penetration Tester

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund benefits

Continuous professional development

Cutting-edge security tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to lead security assessments of networks, applications and cloud environments, simulate attacks, document findings and advise on mitigations.

Candidate should have 5+ years of experience, a degree in CS or Cybersecurity (or equivalent), and professional certifications (OSCP/CEH/CISSP) with hands-on experience using Metasploit, Burp Suite and Nmap; hybrid work offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Demonstrated expertise with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap and related tools.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web and mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and identify security flaws with various tools and techniques.
• Develop and execute custom scripts and tools for exploit development and testing.
• Document findings with severity, impact and remediation recommendations.
• Provide expert advice on security improvements and hardening to development and IT teams.
• Stay updated on exploitation techniques, tools and security trends.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Python

PowerShell

Education

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

OSCP

CEH

CISSP

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and ethical Senior Penetration Tester to join their security testing team in Paarl. In this role, you will conduct in-depth security assessments of networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable insights to strengthen defenses. You will be responsible for simulating real-world attacks, documenting findings meticulously, and advising on mitigation strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ethical hacker to work on diverse security challenges, contribute to a proactive security culture, and help protect the organization from sophisticated threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and identify security flaws using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Develop and execute custom scripts and tools for exploit development and testing.
• Document detailed findings, including vulnerability severity, impact, and remediation recommendations.
• Provide expert advice on security improvements and hardening strategies to development and IT teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest exploitation techniques, tools, and security trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Demonstrated expertise with various penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for project-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility for office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and continuous professional development.
• A challenging and rewarding environment focused on advancing cybersecurity.