Job Description

Overview

As a Penetration Tester you will perform formal and comprehensive penetration testing assessments, including producing full written reports to appropriate standards and within agreed deadlines. In addition, you will support with client pre-engagement activities, including scoping and proposal drafting, as well as researching application and infrastructure vulnerabilities, following responsible disclosure, and sharing such findings within the team.

Please Note: We are currently looking to hire in Florida, Colorado, Georgia or Virginia. 

Responsibilities

• Perform formal and comprehensive application, infrastructure and other penetration testing assessments where appropriate and required;
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English;
• Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions;
• Support with various client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting to ensure that client needs are met;
• Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines;
• Support the QA process to ensure high quality client reports are delivered in accordance with applicable Service Level Agreement (SLA);
• Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder.

Skills and experience required

• Proven industry experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing;
• Deep knowledge of assessing both Windows and Linux environments, including strong knowledge of Active Directory and wireless technologies;
• Ability in preparing and launching social engineering campaigns (both phishing and vishing);
• Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies;
• Knowledge of how modern web apps are designed, developed and deployed across different platforms;
• Ability to program or script in your preferred language;
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Ethical Hacking, Engineering or other relevant subject;
• Relevant security qualifications (such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN);
• Good knowledge and understanding of network and OS principles;
• Good knowledge of various operating systems;
• Good knowledge of virtualization.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of assessing cloud and hybrid environments (AWS and Azure);
• Knowledge of assessing mobile applications (iOS/Android);
• Knowledge of assessing hardware and embedded IoT devices.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills with strong attention-to-detail and accuracy;
• A passion for security and networks;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to think laterally;
• Self-motivation with a commitment to continued development;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels;
• Willingness to learn.

Benefits

• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 paid public holidays;
• An additional day’s annual holiday for your birthday;
• Pension/401k contribution;
• Subsidized gym membership;
• Frequent team events;
• Private Healthcare (individual cover only);
• Learning Allowance Benefit;
• Flexible working policy.

Company Overview

Target Defense Inc is the US arm of Bulletproof Cyber Ltd and is a trusted provider of innovative cyber security solutions. From CREST-certified penetration testing to professional consultancy services, the Target Defense team help protect businesses of all sizes against the evolving threat landscape.

Our cyber security services are the best way to stay one step ahead of the hackers, take control of your infrastructure and protect business-critical data.

Please note that as part of the recruitment process a criminal records check will be carried out by an authorised third party.

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