Penetration Tester

Cape Town FULL TIME R50,000 - R60,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R720,000 / Year)

Job Description

As a Penetration Tester, you will have the unique opportunity to work with diverse clients while implementing the latest cybersecurity practices. Your primary responsibilities include performing security assessments, developing mock cyber-attack scenarios, and advising clients on fortifying their defenses against real-world cyber threats. Strong collaborative skills and curiosity to stay updated with emerging threats are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration tests and audits to highlight vulnerabilities within systems.
  • Analyze security measures of existing applications and networks for compliance.
  • Develop ethical hacking strategies and approaches to provide effective penetration testing.
  • Create detailed and user-friendly reports to present findings and remediation strategies.
  • Regularly liaise with technical teams to enhance security protocols.
  • Support incident response activities and assist with threat intelligence sharing.
  • Mentor junior testers and share best practices across the team.
  • Evaluate and recommend security tools and software as per client needs.
  • Keep abreast of emerging security technologies and compliance regulations.

Requirements

Education
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field is preferred
Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and ethical hacking
Technical Skills
  • Threat Modeling
  • Web Application Security
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
Certifications
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience in mobile application security testing: Knowledge of best practices in securing mobile applications.
  • Quality Assurance experience: Background in software quality assurance is a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Annual training and development allowance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Friendly and collaborative work environment

Company Culture

  • Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing training and development opportunities for all our employees.
  • Work-Life Balance: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our employees.
  • Employee Recognition: We celebrate our team's achievements, rewarding outstanding performance.
Status: Closed