Penetration Tester

Cape Town FULL TIME R50,000 - R70,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R840,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our dynamic Cybersecurity team as a Penetration Tester. Your role will be to uncover potential vulnerabilities in our systems and empower our clients by fortifying their defenses against cyber threats. You will work closely with other security professionals to simulate attacks, analyze results, and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Execute comprehensive penetration tests and security assessments.
  • Document findings and present them to various stakeholders.
  • Liaise with the IT team to enhance security posture.
  • Develop and implement security policies and frameworks.
  • Review and analyze logs to identify security incidents.
  • Advise on patch management and security upgrades.
  • Foster a culture of security awareness within the organization.
  • Conduct internal training on cybersecurity awareness.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience
  • 5+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on penetration testing
Technical Skills
  • Web Application Security
  • Scripting and Coding
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
Certifications
  • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Familiarity with SIEM Tools: Proficiency in using Security Information and Event Management tools for monitoring and analysis.
  • Experience with Incident Response Procedures: Hands-on experience in handling cybersecurity incidents and breaches.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary structure
  • Health benefits including dental and vision
  • Support for continuous professional learning
  • Work-life balance support

Company Culture

  • Team Collaboration: Teamwork is essential here. We thrive on collaboration and open communication to achieve common goals.
  • Flexible Working: We promote flexibility in work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Commitment to Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, constantly pushing to improve our services and our practices.
Status: Open