Expert Penetration Tester

IBM

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Location
Dallas, TX
Posted
12 days ago

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TL;DR · Expert Penetration Tester

The role of Expert Penetration Tester at a leading cybersecurity firm in Dallas, TX, requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise in assessing IT security risks. This individual will independently visualize network topologies, conduct comprehensive hacker simulations, and demonstrate the likelihood of data compromise through proof-of-concept exploitation. Daily responsibilities include using tools like NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, and Tcpdump to test operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure, while also documenting findings and providing actionable recommendations for remediation. The ideal candidate holds an OSCP or higher certification and possesses advanced knowledge of TCP/IP networking, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and SQL databases. Programming skills in C, C++, Java, and scripting languages are essential for creating and modifying exploit code. Additionally, familiarity with AI tools and server operating systems such as Unix and Windows is highly valued.

What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure.
  • Utilize tools like NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite to assess security vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and modify exploit code in C, C++, Java, or C# to penetrate systems during testing.
  • Document findings and provide clear recommendations for fixing identified security issues.
  • Demonstrate the likelihood of data compromise through proof-of-concept exploitation of vulnerabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in penetration testing of operating systems, web applications, and network infrastructure.
  • Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as NMap, Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite, Nikto, Tcpdump.
  • Hold OSCP or higher Offensive Security certification.
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VLANs, and SQL databases.
  • Ability to work with large language models (LLMs) and have administrator-level knowledge of Unix and Windows servers.
  • Programming skills in C, C++, Java, C#, and scripting languages for creating and modifying exploit code.
  • Strong documentation and presentation skills to convey testing results and recommendations effectively.

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