Senior Penetration Tester (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Certifications funding

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to join a remote security team. You will perform comprehensive security assessments of applications, networks, and infrastructure, identify vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable remediation guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with development and operations to embed security across the lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, familiarity with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and OWASP ZAP, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP are desirable.
• Experience with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests on web and mobile apps, APIs, networks, and cloud environments.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools.
• Analyze vulnerabilities and assess potential impact.
• Provide remediation recommendations to development and operations teams.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate security testing processes.
• Stay updated with latest testing techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with security engineers and developers to address vulnerabilities.
• Document findings and generate reports for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

OWASP ZAP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Penetration Tester to join their dedicated cybersecurity team. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to our security efforts from the comfort of your home office. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments of our applications, networks, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of various attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and security testing methodologies. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the entire system lifecycle. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced penetration tester to make a significant impact on the security posture of a growing organization, collaborating with a talented team in a remote-first environment. Your expertise will be critical in proactively identifying and mitigating risks before they can be exploited.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests on web applications, mobile applications, APIs, networks, and cloud environments.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Perform thorough analysis of identified vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact.
• Provide clear, concise, and actionable remediation recommendations to development and operations teams.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to automate security testing processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with security engineers and developers to ensure vulnerabilities are effectively addressed.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of penetration testing methodologies and standards.
• Document test findings and generate comprehensive reports for technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proven experience with various penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, web application security, and common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF).
• Experience in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for tool development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to R per annum.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development, including funding for certifications.
• Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• Access to a wide range of cutting-edge security testing tools.
• Work with a highly skilled and collaborative cybersecurity team.