Penetration Tester

Job Description: - Work as part of the Assessment Team on offensive and defensive security projects for OccamSec and its clients

• Conduct security audits, network penetration tests, and web application, API, and cloud assessments
• Draft security assessment reports outlining findings and providing walkthroughs with appropriate evidence
• Use social engineering to identify improvements for security awareness and education
• Provide clients with guidance and recommendations to fix or reduce security risks to networks and products
• Operate as part of a team on larger, more complex projects with oversight from senior team members
• Operate independently on projects within a defined skill set, with oversight from a Project Manager
• Maintain proficiency in current security tools and skills
• Report to an Assessment Team Lead

Requirements: - At least 2–3 years of professional experience preferred

• Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, S3, KMS, and RDS, or similar Azure and GCP services, with a focus on security best practices
• Skilled in penetration testing for APIs, mobile, cloud, and web applications
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Go, or Ruby
• Hands-on experience building or developing server or application technologies
• Experience using penetration testing tools effectively in various scenarios
• Expertise in replicating threat behaviors
• Proficient with packet analyzers such as Wireshark and tcpdump
• Sound understanding of IP network protocols, subnetting, routing, and switching
• Extensive background in penetrating and exploiting secure networks and systems
• Knowledge of current security software packages, protocols, and computer technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven track record generating comprehensive reports and assessments

Benefits: - Flexible working hours

• Competitive health packages
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with company contributions
• Maternity and parental leave
• On-the-job training opportunities
• Paid, flexible vacation