4 Penetration Testing jobs in South Africa
Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Legends Agency
Posted 2 days ago
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Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Openings Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
About the job Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red TeamingExciting 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.
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Security analyst - penetration testing & red teaming
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Legends Agency
Posted today
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Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Johannesburg, South Africa Job Openings Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming About the job Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Security analyst - penetration testing & red teaming
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Legends Agency
Posted today
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Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Johannesburg, South Africa Job Openings Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming About the job Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Security Testing
R900000 - R1200000 Y
QualiBlaze Consulting (Pty)
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***Security Testing & GRC Specialist***
(see below for the Strategic Implementation Specialist)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a versatile Security Specialist who can combine deep hands-on expertise in ethical hacking and security testing with a strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). This individual will ensure our systems are continuously tested for vulnerabilities while also aligning our practices with regulatory and organisational security requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools (e.g., BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, etc.).
- Identify, document, and report security vulnerabilities, providing remediation guidance to development and operations teams.
- Develop and maintain GRC frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, POPIA, etc.).
- Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance initiatives.
- Act as a bridge between technical security testing and compliance-driven governance activities.
- Provide security awareness and compliance training as needed.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a penetration tester, ethical hacker, or security engineer.
- Familiarity with GRC frameworks, regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
- Strong knowledge of application, cloud, and infrastructure security.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications desirable (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor).
***Security Strategy Implementation Specialist***
Role Overview:
We are looking for a motivated Security Strategy Implementation Specialist to support the rollout and execution of the organisation's security strategy. This role will work closely with the Head of Security to translate strategic initiatives into actionable programs, ensure alignment across teams, and drive adoption of security practices across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the execution of the organisation's security strategy and roadmap.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives across development, operations, and business teams.
- Track progress of security programs, metrics, and KPIs.
- Assist in building maturity across key areas such as DevSecOps, threat modelling, security testing, cloud security, and compliance.
- Develop executive-ready reports, dashboards, and communications to highlight progress, risks, and achievements.
- Provide operational support for security projects and tools adoption.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Experience in cybersecurity program management, security operations, or related domains.
- Understanding of modern security domains (DevSecOps, cloud security, security testing, GRC).
- Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to translate strategy into operational tasks and follow through on execution.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or project/program management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile/Scrum) are an advantage.
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