Penetration Testers

Job Description: Senior - Penetration Tester

Job Summary

The Senior Penetration Tester plays a pivotal role in safeguarding organizational assets by leading and executing comprehensive penetration testing and red teaming operations. This position demands a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor junior testers. The Senior Penetration Tester will contribute to the development of security strategies, ensuring that the organization remains resilient against evolving cyber threats. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations to enhance the overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements and security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems, applications, and networks.
• Develop custom exploits, tools, and methodologies tailored to the specific needs of each engagement.
• Conduct advanced red teaming exercises, adversary simulations, and attack path mapping to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
• Perform thorough threat modeling and risk assessments to understand potential attack vectors and their impact on the organization.
• Provide detailed remediation guidance and strategic security recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring effective risk mitigation.
• Train and mentor junior penetration testers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to enhance security testing automation and integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Deep expertise in web, mobile, network, and cloud penetration testing.
• Experience with exploit development, malware analysis, and evasion techniques.
• Proficiency in red teaming methodologies, particularly the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Advanced knowledge of secure coding practices, reverse engineering, and cryptography.
• Hands-on experience with custom scripting and automation to streamline testing processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities and excellent client communication skills.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Preferred certifications include OSCE, OSEP, CISSP, GPEN, GXPN, and LPT Master.

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or ethical hacking, demonstrating a track record of successful engagements and contributions to security initiatives.

Tools and Equipment

• Advanced offensive security tools such as Cobalt Strike, BloodHound, Empire, and Covenant.
• Custom exploit development environments including Immunity Debugger, Ghidra, and IDA Pro.
• Cloud security tools like AWS Inspector and Azure Defender.

Other Requirements

• Ability to handle complex security testing engagements with a strategic mindset.
• Strong reporting and communication skills, particularly for delivering presentations to C-level executives.
• Experience in conducting regulatory compliance assessments to ensure adherence to industry standards.

Key Competencies and Requirements

As a Senior Penetration Tester, candidates should exhibit strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think like an adversary. The role requires a commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest security trends and threats. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to articulate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential for success in this position.