Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester - Contract Minimum 6-12 Months

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team for a 6-month contract, with a focus on performing detailed security assessments, manual and automated testing, and vulnerability analysis. Its a very flexible hybrid work model and the client will pay a daily rate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct web application testing including technologies such as Angular and Java, alongside comprehensive API testing.
• Perform “grey box” testing, simulating attacks with partial knowledge of the application to identify vulnerabilities.
• Conduct automated security scans and develop detailed manual testing techniques based on findings.
• Analyse vulnerabilities, suspicious services, and identify elements requiring further investigation.
• Execute both manual and automated attacks on applications to identify security flaws.
• Escalate privileges, intercept traffic, steal data, and simulate attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Achieve and maintain persistent access within compromised systems.
• Compile detailed reports of findings and conduct walkthroughs with relevant stakeholders.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in web application testing, including Angular and Java.
• Expertise in API testing and automated vulnerability scanning.
• Demonstrated experience in grey box testing and vulnerability exploitation.
• Strong understanding of privilege escalation and traffic interception methods.
• Proven ability in report writing and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with advanced penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with OWASP guidelines and security best practices.
• Knowledge of security protocols and vulnerability management programs.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

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