Job Title: Intermediate Penetration Tester

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Intermediate Penetration Tester with a strong background in Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, or Red Teaming. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of demonstrable experience, hold relevant offensive security certifications, and possess the technical expertise to identify, exploit, and report vulnerabilities across diverse systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and red team exercises across network, application, and infrastructure environments.

• Use industry-standard tools and methodologies to simulate real-world attack scenarios.

• Document findings in detailed technical reports with clear remediation recommendations.

• Collaborate with internal security teams and stakeholders to address vulnerabilities.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats, tools, and testing methodologies.

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement of penetration testing processes and toolsets.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience in Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, or Red Teaming (experience must be specified in months and years on CV).

• Certifications:

  • One or more offensive security certifications such as OSCP, GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP), or equivalent.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Kali Linux).

  • Strong knowledge of network protocols, web application security, and operating system exploitation.

Preferred/Advantageous

• Additional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.

• Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

• Understanding of threat modeling and social engineering techniques.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work independently and manage testing tasks efficiently.

• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to documentation and reporting.

Contact information

Yandiswa D