Description
Job Summary:
Offensive security professional to conduct penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, attack simulations, and prepare technical reports, supporting development teams in mitigating security flaws.
Key Highlights:
1. Conduct penetration tests on applications and networks
2. Lead Red Team activities and attack simulations
3. Prepare technical reports with mitigation recommendations
Expected Responsibilities:
Perform penetration testing (pentest) on web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and internal/external networks;
Conduct vulnerability analyses and controlled exploitation of security flaws;
Lead Red Team, Purple Team, or attack simulation activities;
Prepare technical and executive reports with evidence, risk analysis, and mitigation recommendations for related departments;
Support development and infrastructure teams in remediating vulnerabilities;
Research and apply new techniques, tools, and attack vectors.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience in penetration testing with solid knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS);
Web application security (OWASP Top 10\);
Scripting or programming knowledge (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar);
Critical analytical ability and logical reasoning for exploiting vulnerabilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP);
Knowledge of API and modern application security;
Participation in CTFs, bug bounty programs, or independent research;
Certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, eJPT, CEH, PNPT, or similar;
Knowledge of DevSecOps and security automation.
Behavioral Competencies:
Analytical, investigative, and proactive profile;
Strong communication skills for interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
Organized and detail-oriented;
Committed to ethics, confidentiality, and security best practices