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Pen Tester L2 - Cyber Security Engineer

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  • Conducting Penetration Tests: Performing thorough and targeted penetration tests on various systems, including networks, web applications, mobile applications, wireless networks, and infrastructure components.

  • Vulnerability Assessment Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in systems and applications, utilizing both automated tools and manual techniques.

  • Exploitation and Post-Exploitation: Actively exploiting vulnerabilities and weaknesses to gain unauthorized access, escalate privileges, and evaluate the impact of a successful attack. This may involve conducting lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration.

  • Report Generation: Documenting findings, including identified vulnerabilities, recommended remediation steps, and potential impact on the organization. Preparing detailed and concise reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Client Engagement and Communication: Collaborating with clients to understand their requirements, discussing assessment objectives, and providing technical guidance and recommendations.

  • Research and Development: Staying up-to-date with the latest attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Conducting research to enhance methodologies, tools, and processes used in penetration testing.



Requirements

  • A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.

  • +1 years of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis.

  • Strong technical expertise in network and application security, including knowledge of operating systems, databases, web applications, and networking protocols.

  • Experience using penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Wireshark.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.

  • Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

  • Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.

  • Security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, eCPTX (preferred)



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