Senior Penetration Tester at Silensec

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, including the development of custom exploits and proof of concepts;
• Performing incident response and handling along with, where required, computer forensics investigation;
• Research into technical security areas and contribute to security training course development, including the development of slides, workshops and virtual environments;
• Delivery of security training courses;
• Assisting the business development team in business development activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree or a related tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in IT security with emphasis on security assessment and security incidents investigations.
• Added bonus: Any technical security certification.

Core Skills

• Ability to program in Python and Javascript.
• High levels of integrity in the conduct of personal and professional affairs.
• Good communication and sound interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Calmness and clarity of thought under pressure and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, without supervision and under pressure.