Expert Penetration Tester

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TL;DR · Expert Penetration Tester

Expert Penetration Tester The Expert Penetration Tester joins the Infrastructure & Technology team to assess IT security risks through rigorous testing and hacker simulations. This role involves visualizing network topologies, preparing tests, and demonstrating data compromise through proof of concept exploitations. You will identify vulnerabilities, describe technical concerns, and provide actionable remediation recommendations. Key responsibilities include testing operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure. Required skills include proficiency with tools like NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nikto, and Tcpdump, alongside an OSCP certification. You must possess administrator-level knowledge of Unix and Windows, TCP/IP networking, firewalls, and SQL databases. Additionally, the role requires programming ability in C, C++, Java, or C# to modify exploit code, as well as AI skills involving LLMs, Agentic tools, and MCP.

What you'll do

  • Visualize network topology from provided information to prepare comprehensive security tests.
  • Conduct hacker simulations to demonstrate the likelihood of data compromise via proof of concept exploitation.
  • Perform penetration testing on operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure.
  • Use security tools such as NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nikto, and Tcpdump.
  • Create, read, and modify exploit code using languages like C, C++, Java, C#, or scripting.
  • Test web technologies including web applications, containers, and container managers.
  • Document penetration testing results and provide clear recommendations to fix identified vulnerabilities.
  • Utilize AI tools and LLMs to support security assessment processes.

What we're looking for

  • Associate's Degree or College Diploma.
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • Pass a Penetration Testing skills evaluation test.
  • Experience in penetration testing for operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with tools such as NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nikto, and Tcpdump.
  • OSCP or higher Offensive Security Qualification.
  • Administrator level knowledge of Unix and Windows server operating systems.
  • Intricate knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SQL databases.
  • Ability to work with LLMs, Agentic tools, and MCP.
  • Programming ability to create and modify exploit code in C, C++, Java, C#, or scripting languages (scripting knowledge is an asset).
  • Ability to document and present penetration testing results with remediation recommendations.

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