Officer, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing

Job Description

• Responsible for simulating cyber-attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks.
• This role focuses on offensive security techniques to test the effectiveness of security controls and improve the organization's overall security posture.
• Conduct thorough penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications to identify security weaknesses.
• Use a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to exploit vulnerabilities.
• Plan and execute red team exercises to test the organization's detection and response mechanisms.
• Use advanced attack techniques to emulate adversaries and assess the organization's security readiness.
• Perform vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize security risks.
• Analyze assessment results and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Prepare detailed reports of findings from penetration tests and red team exercises, including technical details and potential business impacts.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear explanations and recommendations for remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or equivalent can be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 3 years experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on red team activities, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Hands-on experience with VAPT tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and OWASP ZAP.
• 3years extensive knowledge of Security Operation, Endpoint management, Network Security and Vulnerability management.
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stacks, firewalls (Checkpoint and ASA), switches and routers. Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating Systems and cloud computing / cloud security.

Additional Information:
Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Providing Insights
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:

• Data Analysis
• Debugging and Fixing Software
• Design Patterns
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools
• Systems Patterns Integration
• Technical Analysis
• Use of Build and Test Automation
• Write Code.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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