Penetration Tester

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a solid background in information security, with the responsibility for conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and risk analysis on various systems. Your expertise will help boost our security measures and protect sensitive data from breaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct post-attack analysis and vulnerability assessments.
• Implement security testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate in incident response actions following findings.
• Analyze security breaches and provide feedback on system improvements.
• Assist with compliance audits and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and review security tooling and logs to detect anomalies.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security
• Master's degree is a plus

Experience

• 5+ years of extensive experience in cybersecurity

Technical Skills

• Security Assessment Frameworks
• Malware Analysis

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with programming languages: Experience in Python, Ruby, or other relevant programming languages.
• Knowledge of Incident Response Procedures: Experience in incident response and handling security breaches.

Benefits

• Extensive health insurance including dental and vision.
• Annual bonuses based on performance.
• Work from home options available.
• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance skills.

Company Culture

• Innovation Driven: We prioritize innovation and value creative solutions to security challenges.
• Holistic Wellbeing: We care about our employees' mental health and provide resources for their wellbeing.
• Community Outreach: We actively engage in giving back to the community through various initiatives.