Specialist â Cyber Security Assurance

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced professional in penetration testing to join their team in Midrand, Gauteng. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking, along with strong analytical skills and relevant certifications. Proficiency with testing tools like Kali Linux and Burp Suite is essential. Excellent communication abilities are also required to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Strong knowledge of network, web, cloud, and mobile application security.
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell, or JavaScript.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Certifications like OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISA

Tools

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nessus

Job description

Key Skills and Qualifications :

• Experience : Minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Certifications : Strongly preferred certifications like OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux , Burp Suite , Metasploit , Nessus , etc.
• Strong knowledge of network security , web application security , cloud security , and mobile application security .
• Familiarity with programming / scripting languages like Python , Bash , Ruby , PowerShell , or JavaScript .
• In-depth understanding of TCP / IP , DNS , HTTP / S , SSL / TLS , and other network protocols.
• Solid understanding of common attack techniques like SQL injection , XSS , CSRF , buffer overflow , and others.
• Soft Skills :
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and reporting.