Pen Tester

Key Responsibilities:
• Penetration Testing: Conduct advanced penetration tests across various platforms, including web applications, networks, and internal/external infrastructures, to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Vulnerability Assessments: Perform thorough vulnerability assessments and scans, identifying attack vectors and providing strategic recommendations.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and deliver clear, concise penetration testing reports that outline technical findings, business impact, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and clients to assess, document, and remediate vulnerabilities discovered during testing.
• Research & Development: Stay up-to-date on emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, attack methods, and penetration testing tools. Contribute to developing internal methodologies and best practices.
• Client Engagement: Effectively communicate penetration testing results to clients, providing insights into risk levels, and actionable next steps for remediation.
• Security Awareness: Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture within the team.

Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Experience: 3-5 years in penetration testing or security analysis, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nessus, and Nmap.
• Strong understanding of web application security (OWASP Top 10, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, etc.).
• Expertise in network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and security monitoring tools.
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation and exploit development.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) is beneficial.
• Certifications (One or more):
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester (,eJPT, eCPPT)
• Altered Security (CRTP, CARTP, CRTE)
• Practical Network Penetration Tester (PJPT, PNPT)
• Additional certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM are also beneficial.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting technical findings in a clear and structured manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and work independently in a fast-paced environment.