Penetration Tester

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid model)

English: Advanced

At Hexa Consulting we want to spread transparency and enable diverse tech careers.

Our mission is to build strong relationships, be a leading partner through a differentiated approach in IT consulting and contribute to the professional and personal development of our team.

We work with Nearshore projects, TM & Project Development, Service Management and Tech Academies.

We’re looking for a Pentester / Security Consultant to join our team in Lisbon or Porto.

Responsibilities:

• Perform penetration testing and security assessments on applications, networks, and systems.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact.
• Conduct web application, infrastructure, and API security testing.
• Prepare technical reports and remediation recommendations for identified vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to improve system security.
• Participate in security reviews and risk assessments.
• Contribute to improving security practices and awareness across projects.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in penetration testing or cybersecurity roles.
• Knowledge of web application security and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10).
• Experience with security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, or similar.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and application architectures.
• Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and propose remediation measures.
• Experience writing clear technical reports.

Nice to Have:

• Security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or similar.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Experience with automated security testing tools.

If you feel your profile matches this role, please send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.