Overview
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Skills
Cybersecurity Penetration Tester
Job Details
A leading technology company is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to join their team remotely. This role involves identifying and exploiting security weaknesses across various platforms to enhance the organization's security infrastructure.
About the Opportunity:
- Hybrid or Remote: Remote
- Shift: Day Shift
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Setting: Corporate Environment
Responsibilities:
The Cybersecurity Penetration Tester will be responsible for:
- Planning, executing, and documenting penetration tests across various platforms
- Performing vulnerability assessments and exploit validation
- Developing and executing social engineering simulations
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to guide remediation efforts
- Providing detailed reports outlining vulnerabilities and recommended fixes
Qualifications:
- 2-5+ years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Technology (or equivalent experience)
- Certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP
- Strong knowledge of exploit tools and techniques
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Experience with network security and system hardening
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaboration skills
Desired Skills:
- 5+ years of experience
- Advanced degree in a related field
- CISSP or OSCP certification
- Understanding of cloud security principles
- Strong problem-solving skills
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