Penetration Tester

• Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 minute ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Textual Entailment
  • Network Security
  • Operating Systems
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Burp Suite
  • Metasploit
  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • Wireshark
  • Linux
  • OWASP
  • TCP/IP
  • DNS
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • HTTP
  • HTTPS
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Cloud Security
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • Web Testing
  • Network
  • Social Engineering
  • Testing
  • Risk Assessment
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • OSCP
  • GPEN
  • CISSP
  • Cyber Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Soft Skills
  • Analytical Skill
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Communication
  • Reporting

Summary

About this Position:

Job Title: Penetration Tester

Required Skills:

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of network security, operating systems, and web technologies

  • Experience with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Wireshark, Kali Linux

  • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS protocols

  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)

Security Skills

  • Web application testing

  • Network penetration testing

  • Social engineering testing

  • Exploit development (optional but preferred)

  • Security risk assessment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

  • Relevant certifications preferred:

    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

    • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

    • GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester)

    • CISSP (optional for senior roles)

Experience

  • Junior: 1 3 years in cybersecurity or penetration testing

  • Mid-Level: 3 5 years penetration testing experience

  • Senior: 5+ years with experience leading security assessments

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to document technical findings clearly

  • Good communication skills for reporting vulnerabilities

  • Ability to think like an attacker to anticipate threats

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10530468
  • Position Id: 2026-21234/88820
  • Posted 1 day ago
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