Penetration Tester Job Description
In this role, you will perform various penetration testing activities, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and ethical hacking. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks and ensure the overall security and compliance of our systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on our systems and networks
- Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities to determine potential impact
- Conduct ethical hacking to identify weaknesses in our infrastructure
- Evaluate security controls and recommend improvements
- Develop and maintain documentation related to penetration testing procedures and findings
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security best practices
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and techniques
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or Ethical Hacker
- Strong knowledge of network and web application security principles
- Familiarity with penetration testing tools and techniques
- Ability to analyze and interpret vulnerability assessment results
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) are a plus
Skills
- Penetration testing
- Vulnerability assessment
- Network security
- Web application security
- Ethical hacking
- Security tools and techniques
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Report writing
- Certifications: CEH, OSCP