Senior Penetration Tester - Remote & Flexible Engagement

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybride; ZAR 277 000 - 646 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Travel flexibility

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) for remote work with occasional client-site visits across the Eastern Cape, including Port Elizabeth. You will conduct comprehensive security assessments, simulate attacks, and deliver detailed remediation reports for diverse clients in the region.

The role requires 4+ years of pentest experience, proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark, and strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, OS, web app vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Scripting or programming experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a plus.
• OSCP/CEH/GPEN/LPT or similar certifications are desirable.
• Ability to travel occasionally for on-site client engagements.

Responsabilités

• Perform network, web app, and system penetration tests.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide detailed analysis.
• Simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other attack methods.
• Document security flaws, risks, and impacts clearly.
• Develop actionable reports with remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients to understand security objectives.
• Stay updated with latest testing techniques and tools.
• Assist in developing custom security testing tools and scripts.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Advise on security hardening best practices.

Outils

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Wireshark

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) for remote work with occasional client-site visits across the Eastern Cape, including Port Elizabeth. You will conduct comprehensive security assessments, simulate attacks, and deliver detailed remediation reports for diverse clients in the region.

The role requires 4+ years of pentest experience, proficiency with Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark, and strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10.