Penetration Tester

Job Description

Join us as a Penetration Tester in Durban at Tech Innovations Inc. where your expertise will help us strengthen our cybersecurity protocols. You will conduct assessments, simulate attacks, and report on your findings to enhance our defenses. If you're eager to advance your career and work with cutting-edge technologies, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on various systems and applications.
• Identify system vulnerabilities and weaknesses in network infrastructures.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to propose security measures for identified issues.
• Perform social engineering assessments to test security awareness.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.
• Participate in incident response planning and execution.
• Develop testing procedures and tools for security assessments.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Master's degree is advantageous

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of penetration testing tools and techniques
• Understanding of network protocols and architectures
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, OWASP)

Soft Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication

Certifications

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Languages

• English: Fluent