Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Senior Penetration Tester

Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job purpose:

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you'll be responsible for identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in our products. You'll perform research to identify potential weaknesses, develop test cases and tools that can help us find the most important issues. You will also be responsible for performing manual testing of web applications using various automated tools as well as manual testing of mobile apps on various platforms. Performs penetration testing and attack simulations on business-critical infrastructure including internal servers, networks and applications to identify and resolve security flaws. Probes for security weaknesses in applications, networks and systems. Experiments with various methods attackers could use to exploit information security vulnerabilities. Completes threat assessment reports that outline penetration test findings and presents findings to management. May conduct physical security assessments of servers, systems and network devices. Collaborates with cybersecurity team to maintain the company's information security policies and procedures

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Perform penetration tests against internal and external facing systems.
  • Provide input to improve the quality and effectiveness of tests in a highly scaled and global
  • environment.
  • Articulate complex technical risks through creation of reports and delivering presentations to key
  • stakeholders.
  • Work with Security DevOps teams to test the orchestration and automation processes and platforms,
  • feed results into a testing program.
  • Support the assessment risk and the development and/or recommends appropriate mitigation
  • countermeasures based on empirical testing.
  • Provide comprehensive technical expertise with web, application and database vulnerability testing
  • Support the development of the security automation framework and the implementation roadmap

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

  • Ability to work unsupervised in a remote capacity and deliver results
  • Demonstrate a strong ability to engage with various stakeholders, have a team-based approach and
  • work towards share goals and outcomes.
  • Ability to think outside the box and a passion to improve your skills and drive innovation
  • Ability to compromise systems and demonstrate ways to laterally move post compromise

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • Information Technology degree
  • Security related certifications such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST are desirable

Required experience:

  • Extensive penetration testing experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with both commercial and open source security tools and scripting languages
  • Exposure to security testing scenarios e.g. Capture the Flag / Red Team / Blue Team is desirable
  • Experience with various testing platforms e.g. Hack the Box / Vulnhub / PentesterLab is desirable
Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bedfordview, ZA
Year Founded
1989
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