Penetration Tester
Skills
Microsoft AzureApplication SecurityComputer LanguageGood Clinical PracticeGoogle Cloud PlatformKali LinuxNetwork Security
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Carry out detailed application infrastructure and/or cloud penetration test assignments alone or in a small team
- Write high quality reports
- Work collaboratively with the wider Information Security teams
- Assist with post incident reviews when required
Nice to have
- Report writing skills
- Familiarity with Cloud platforms
- Programming skills
- Understanding of Cyber Kill Chain MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
- Experience with common manual penetration testing tools
Day to day
- Deliver a range of security assurance services such as web application penetration tests network and infrastructure penetration tests
- Undertake social engineering engagements physical security assessments and secure code reviews
- Prepare high-quality reports detailing findings and making key recommendations
- Work alongside IT and development project teams to ensure secure service delivery to customers and staff
- Question information others take at face value and remain inquisitive to improve security test quality