Job Description - Penetration Tester

Job Description: Penetration Tester
Position Overview:
As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the
security posture of computer systems, networks, and applications.
You will work closely with our clients to understand their security needs, provide strategic
recommendations, and deliver actionable insights to enhance their overall cybersecurity
posture.
Your role will involve conducting controlled attacks with the goal of uncovering weaknesses in
systems and providing actionable recommendations to enhance security and mitigate risks.
Your in-depth knowledge of offensive security techniques, combined with your expertise in
security assessments, will enable you to lead and execute comprehensive penetration testing
engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
● Vulnerability Assessment:
● Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments on computer systems, networks, and

applications to identify potential security flaws.
● Utilize a variety of tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, such as network

scanning, web application testing, and social engineering.
● Penetration Testing:
● Perform controlled attacks on systems and networks to exploit identified vulnerabilities

and assess their potential impact.
● Simulate real-world cyber attacks to test the effectiveness of security controls and
identify potential weaknesses.
● Report Generation:
● Document and report findings from penetration testing activities, including identified
vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and potential impacts.
● Provide detailed recommendations and remediation strategies to address identified

security weaknesses.
● Security Consultation:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators,

and security personnel, to provide guidance on secure coding practices and security
best practices.
Advise stakeholders on security risks, potential impact, and mitigation strategies.
● Research and Development:
Stay updated with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
Continuously enhance technical skills and expertise through self-learning and

professional development activities.
● Compliance and Standards:
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks (e.g.,
PCI DSS, ISO 27001) during penetration testing engagements.
❖ Assist in the development and improvement of security policies, procedures, and

guidelines.
❖ Lead and conduct advanced penetration testing assessments across a wide range of
platforms, including web applications, mobile applications, networks, and cloud
environments.
❖ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, scope engagements, and

define testing methodologies to emulate real-world attack scenarios.
❖ Perform in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and attack vectors,

simulating advanced persistent threats.
❖ Provide technical leadership to junior penetration testers and guide them in performing
effective security assessments.
❖ Develop custom tools, scripts, and methodologies to uncover hidden vulnerabilities and
demonstrate potential impact.
❖ Prepare detailed reports documenting assessment findings, including technical

explanations, risk levels, and remediation recommendations.
❖ Communicate effectively with clients to explain assessment results, offer strategic

advice, and address any questions or concerns.
❖ Stay current with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and
share your knowledge with the team through training sessions and presentations.
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❖ Contribute to the enhancement of our penetration testing methodologies and processes
based on industry best practices and lessons learned.
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❖ Participate in pre-sales activities, such as scoping engagements, developing proposals,
and presenting to potential clients.
Qualifications and Skills:
➔ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or

equivalent work experience).
➔ Strong knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, and web technologies.
➔ Familiarity with common security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework,

OWASP Top 10, and SANS Critical Security Controls.
➔ Proficiency in using security assessment tools and techniques (e.g., vulnerability

scanners, penetration testing frameworks, network sniffers).
➔ Experience with various penetration testing methodologies, including black-box,

white-box, and gray-box testing.
➔ Familiarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, PowerShell)
for developing custom tools and exploit code.
➔ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
➔ Effective communication skills to clearly articulate technical concepts and findings to

both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
➔ Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security

Certified Professional (OSCP), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP) are highly desirable.
➔ Exceptional problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to think like an attacker.
➔ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain
technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
➔ Ethical mindset, integrity, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of
professionalism and confidentiality.

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● Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments on computer systems, networks, and

● Utilize a variety of tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, such as network

● Perform controlled attacks on systems and networks to exploit identified vulnerabilities

● Provide detailed recommendations and remediation strategies to address identified

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators,

Advise stakeholders on security risks, potential impact, and mitigation strategies.

● Research and Development:

Continuously enhance technical skills and expertise through self-learning and

● Compliance and Standards:

❖ Assist in the development and improvement of security policies, procedures, and

❖ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, scope engagements, and

❖ Perform in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities, exploit techniques, and attack vectors,

❖ Prepare detailed reports documenting assessment findings, including technical

❖ Communicate effectively with clients to explain assessment results, offer strategic

Qualifications and Skills:

➔ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or

➔ Strong knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, and web technologies.

➔ Familiarity with common security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework,

➔ Proficiency in using security assessment tools and techniques (e.g., vulnerability

➔ Experience with various penetration testing methodologies, including black-box,

➔ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

➔ Effective communication skills to clearly articulate technical concepts and findings to

➔ Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security

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