Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Engineer
Full time @Teleport Manpower Consultant posted 1 month ago in Oil & Gas / Natural Resources Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 5688
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Experience 5 Years
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Gender Male
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field. The ideal candidate will be proficient in conducting manual assessments using open-source tools and have expertise in web application security, including familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 and tools like Metasploit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on networks, applications, and systems.
- Perform manual security assessments using open-source tools, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities.
- Analyze and interpret security vulnerabilities, providing detailed reports and remediation guidance.
- Focus on web application security, including testing for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Utilize tools such as Metasploit and other open source and industry-standard penetration testing tools.
- Collaborate with development and IT teams to implement security improvements.
- Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Develop and maintain security testing methodologies, procedures, and tools.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
- Strong experience with manual security assessment tools and techniques.
- Proficiency in web application security testing, including knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Experience with Metasploit and other penetration testing tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with network security testing and analysis.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security standards.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to information security.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Exposure to the latest security technologies and practices.