Penetration Tester

Job Description

About this Position:

Job Title: Penetration Tester

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct penetration testing on networks, web applications, APIs, mobile apps, and cloud environments .

- Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses.

- Simulate real-world cyberattacks including phishing, social engineering, and privilege escalation .

- Analyze security systems and identify potential security breaches or exploitable vulnerabilities .

- Prepare detailed penetration testing reports , including findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations.

- Collaborate with developers, security teams, and IT administrators to fix identified vulnerabilities.

- Use tools to perform network scanning, exploitation, and post-exploitation activities .

- Conduct red team exercises and support incident response activities.

- Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques .

Required Skills

Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of network security, operating systems, and web technologies

- Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux

- Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols

- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)

Security Skills

- Web application testing

- Network penetration testing

- Social engineering testing

- Exploit development (optional but preferred)

- Security risk assessment

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

- Relevant certifications preferred:

- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

- GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)

- CISSP (optional for senior roles)

Experience

- Junior: 1 3 years in cybersecurity or penetration testing

- Mid-Level: 3 5 years penetration testing experience

- Senior: 5+ years with experience leading security assessments

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to document technical findings clearly

- Good communication skills for reporting vulnerabilities

- Ability to think like an attacker to anticipate threats