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Trainee Customer Support Engineer
Job Description
We are on the hunt for a Penetration Tester with expertise in penetration testing. This is a terrific opportunity to be a part of an accredited entity while also contributing to the creation of an existing offering.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct ethical hacking exercises on our systems, networks, and applications.
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems.
Develop and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
Document findings, develop security reports, and present them to relevant stakeholders.
Stay current on the latest cyber security trends and strategies to always be one step ahead.
Provide recommendations and knowledge transfer to internal staff to boost our overall security competence.
Create, develop, maintain, automate, and continually integrate new attack tactics and tools; monitor and search for new threat tactics and vectors, integrating them into the attack toolkit.
Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is preferred.
Technical skills: You should be proficient in the following areas:
Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques.
Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS) and network structures.
Hands-on experience with security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, etc.) and risk assessment methodologies.
Secure code analysis.
Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team.
Familiarity with security tools like OpenVas, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Metasploit.
Understanding of security standards and frameworks, such as Mitre ATTACK, Cyber Kill Chain, OWASP Top Ten, and general security best practices.
Preferred Skills
Knowledge in programming languages like Python, Java, or C/C++ is a plus.
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is desirable.
Knowledge of web application security testing is advantageous.
Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in penetration testing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex technical information in an understandable way. Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to work both independently and in a team.
Certifications: Holds relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, CREST CRT, OSCE3, GWAPT, eWPTXv2, GPEN, eCPPT, eCPTX, or equivalent.
Additional Information
Career Level
1-4 Years Experienced Employee
Years of Experience
2 years
Qualification
Bachelor's/College Degree
Job Type
Full-Time