Penetration Tester

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Shoazi Full time

Here's a job description for a Penetration Tester:
*Job Title:* Penetration Tester

*Job Summary:*

*Key Responsibilities:*
- Use various tools and techniques to simulate cyber attacks and exploit vulnerabilities
- Analyze test results and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations for remediation
- Collaborate with development teams to identify and fix vulnerabilities in software and systems
- Stay up-to-date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and penetration testing techniques
- Develop and maintain penetration testing tools and methodologies
- Provide training and awareness programs to educate staff on security best practices

*Requirements:*
- 2+ years of experience in penetration testing or a related field
- Experience with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GPEN are a plus

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional

(CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

*Nice to Have:*
- Experience with cloud security and containerization
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Ruby
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR

**Job Types**: Part-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: R300,00 - R450,00 per hour

License/Certification:

- Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE) (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Johannesburg, Gauteng (City of Johannesburg)

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