9 Penetration Tester jobs in South Africa

Job Specification

• Relevant diploma or degree
• eJPT or PNPT or CompTIA PenTest+ required
• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in ethical hacking or cyber security
• Familiarity with Kali Linux, Nessus, Acunetix or similar assessment tools
• CEH/CPTE/Burp Practitioner/CompTIA Security+/A+/N+ advantageous

Job Description

• V&P testing and reporting in line with regulatory requirements.
• Foundational ethical hacking under supervision for reconnaissance, identification of vulnerabilities and exploitation validation.
• Contribute to maintenance and improvement of testing environments, toolsets and supporting documentation.
• General assistance and support to V&P team, as required.

• Performing penetration testing on various applications and networks
• Identifying security vulnerabilities and weaknesses
• Developing and executing testing plans
• Providing detailed reports on findings and recommendations.

• Country: South Africa
• Location: Cape Town or Gauteng
• Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants
• Salary: Rand Negotiable
• Job Type: Contract
• Technologies: Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacker

Posted Thursday, 16 September 2021

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst / Penetration Tester to join a leading company in the Private Sector with offices based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Excellent career prospects!

The chosen candidate will join the Cyber Security team and will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening the security posture through continuous vulnerability and security assessments.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments across the technology landscape
• Be responsible for vulnerability management
• Review, configure and maintain EDR solution
• Actively engage with teams and providers to architect and implement solutions to enhance security
• Continuous proactive improvement of existing processes and security control systems
• Define threat models and organically grow the threat hunting capability
• IT security incident management and monitoring
• IT security risks management
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports
• Assist with the resolution of audit findings
• This role may require standby from time to time

Experience required

• A relevant certification/tertiary qualification in IT Security
• Minimum of 3 years of cyber security experience
• Experience in penetration testing tools
• Experience within mobile security assessments, vulnerability and/or malware analysis, security solutions and cloud technologies advantageous
• Understanding of security best practices in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, attack methodologies and OWASP

Required skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize objectives with overlapping time constraints
• The ability to work independently and as a team member

Please get in touch for further details on this not to be missed permanent opportunity. We look forward to receiving your CV!

• Country: South Africa
• Location: Cape Town or Gauteng
• Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants
• Salary: Rand Negotiable
• Job Type: Contract
• Technologies: Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacker

Posted Thursday, 16 September 2021

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst / Penetration Tester to join a leading company in the Private Sector with offices based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Excellent career prospects!

The chosen candidate will join the Cyber Security team and will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening the security posture through continuous vulnerability and security assessments.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments across the technology landscape
• Be responsible for vulnerability management
• Review, configure and maintain EDR solution
• Actively engage with teams and providers to architect and implement solutions to enhance security
• Continuous proactive improvement of existing processes and security control systems
• Define threat models and organically grow the threat hunting capability
• IT security incident management and monitoring
• IT security risks management
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports
• Assist with the resolution of audit findings
• This role may require standby from time to time

Experience required

• A relevant certification/tertiary qualification in IT Security
• Minimum of 3 years of cyber security experience
• Experience in penetration testing tools
• Experience within mobile security assessments, vulnerability and/or malware analysis, security solutions and cloud technologies advantageous
• Understanding of security best practices in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, attack methodologies and OWASP

Required skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize objectives with overlapping time constraints
• The ability to work independently and as a team member

Please get in touch for further details on this not to be missed permanent opportunity. We look forward to receiving your CV!

• Country: South Africa
• Location: Cape Town or Gauteng
• Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants
• Salary: Rand Negotiable
• Job Type: Contract
• Technologies: Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacker

Posted Thursday, 16 September 2021

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst / Penetration Tester to join a leading company in the Private Sector with offices based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Excellent career prospects!

The chosen candidate will join the Cyber Security team and will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening the security posture through continuous vulnerability and security assessments.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments across the technology landscape
• Be responsible for vulnerability management
• Review, configure and maintain EDR solution
• Actively engage with teams and providers to architect and implement solutions to enhance security
• Continuous proactive improvement of existing processes and security control systems
• Define threat models and organically grow the threat hunting capability
• IT security incident management and monitoring
• IT security risks management
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports
• Assist with the resolution of audit findings
• This role may require standby from time to time

Experience required

• A relevant certification/tertiary qualification in IT Security
• Minimum of 3 years of cyber security experience
• Experience in penetration testing tools
• Experience within mobile security assessments, vulnerability and/or malware analysis, security solutions and cloud technologies advantageous
• Understanding of security best practices in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, attack methodologies and OWASP

Required skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize objectives with overlapping time constraints
• The ability to work independently and as a team member

Please get in touch for further details on this not to be missed permanent opportunity. We look forward to receiving your CV!

• Country: South Africa
• Location: Cape Town or Gauteng
• Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants
• Salary: Rand Negotiable
• Job Type: Contract
• Technologies: Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacker

Posted Thursday, 16 September 2021

Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst / Penetration Tester to join a leading company in the Private Sector with offices based in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Excellent career prospects!

The chosen candidate will join the Cyber Security team and will be responsible for evaluating and strengthening the security posture through continuous vulnerability and security assessments.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments across the technology landscape
• Be responsible for vulnerability management
• Review, configure and maintain EDR solution
• Actively engage with teams and providers to architect and implement solutions to enhance security
• Continuous proactive improvement of existing processes and security control systems
• Define threat models and organically grow the threat hunting capability
• IT security incident management and monitoring
• IT security risks management
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports
• Assist with the resolution of audit findings
• This role may require standby from time to time

Experience required

• A relevant certification/tertiary qualification in IT Security
• Minimum of 3 years of cyber security experience
• Experience in penetration testing tools
• Experience within mobile security assessments, vulnerability and/or malware analysis, security solutions and cloud technologies advantageous
• Understanding of security best practices in a mixed Windows/Linux environment, attack methodologies and OWASP

Required skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize objectives with overlapping time constraints
• The ability to work independently and as a team member

Please get in touch for further details on this not to be missed permanent opportunity. We look forward to receiving your CV!

Exciting Opportunity: Security Analyst: Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities:

Penetration Testing:

• Collaborate within a team of experts to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across a wide range of technologies.
• Assess network, application (web and thick client), mobile, wireless, social engineering, and physical security, using both automated and manual techniques.
• Engage with clients professionally to deliver insights and constructive feedback, ensuring their security needs are met.
• Dive deep into security topics like network, database, and application security, developing your expertise along the way.
• Leverage your skills with penetration testing tools to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security measures.

Red Teaming:

• Become part of an elite Red Team, focusing on reconnaissance using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather actionable data.
• Take the lead in compromising systems by identifying vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and deploy command-and-control servers and custom payloads, establishing persistence within target environments.
• Evolve your craft by creating new tools, techniques, and procedures to avoid detection by defenders.
• Work on escalation, maintaining long-term access to compromised networks, and exfiltrating critical data.

Research and Development:

• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and identifying new vulnerabilities, focusing on high-profile products and systems.
• Understand and analyze the latest tactics used by threat actors to craft innovative security strategies.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies that will be used to strengthen future defensive efforts.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 2-5 years' hands-on Penetration Testing, including a strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security challenges.
• Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and client-facing interactions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in cybersecurity.

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities:

Penetration Testing:

• Collaborate within a team of experts to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across a wide range of technologies.
• Assess network, application (web and thick client), mobile, wireless, social engineering, and physical security, using both automated and manual techniques.
• Engage with clients professionally to deliver insights and constructive feedback, ensuring their security needs are met.
• Dive deep into security topics like network, database, and application security, developing your expertise along the way.
• Leverage your skills with penetration testing tools to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security measures.

Red Teaming:

• Become part of an elite Red Team, focusing on reconnaissance using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather actionable data.
• Take the lead in compromising systems by identifying vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology.
• Develop and deploy command-and-control servers and custom payloads, establishing persistence within target environments.
• Evolve your craft by creating new tools, techniques, and procedures to avoid detection by defenders.
• Work on escalation, maintaining long-term access to compromised networks, and exfiltrating critical data.

Research and Development:

• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and identifying new vulnerabilities, focusing on high-profile products and systems.
• Understand and analyze the latest tactics used by threat actors to craft innovative security strategies.
• Develop and refine attack methodologies that will be used to strengthen future defensive efforts.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 2-5 years' hands-on Penetration Testing, including a strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.
• Strong understanding of common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security challenges.
• Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and client-facing interactions.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in cybersecurity.