Security Analyst - Penetration Testing & Red Teaming

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Hybrid
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Johannesburg (ZA), Johannesburg (US)

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Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Security Analyst: Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist

Our client is looking for a talented Security Analyst who is ready to take on a variety of security assessments and grow their career in a high-energy, cutting-edge environment.

Responsibilities:

Penetration Testing:

  • Collaborate within a team of experts to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests across a wide range of technologies.
  • Assess network, application (web and thick client), mobile, wireless, social engineering, and physical security, using both automated and manual techniques.
  • Engage with clients professionally to deliver insights and constructive feedback, ensuring their security needs are met.
  • Dive deep into security topics like network, database, and application security, developing your expertise along the way.
  • Leverage your skills with penetration testing tools to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security measures.

Red Teaming:

  • Become part of an elite Red Team, focusing on reconnaissance using open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather actionable data.
  • Take the lead in compromising systems by identifying vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technology.
  • Develop and deploy command-and-control servers and custom payloads, establishing persistence within target environments.
  • Evolve your craft by creating new tools, techniques, and procedures to avoid detection by defenders.
  • Work on escalation, maintaining long-term access to compromised networks, and exfiltrating critical data.

Research and Development:

  • Stay ahead of the curve by researching and identifying new vulnerabilities, focusing on high-profile products and systems.
  • Understand and analyze the latest tactics used by threat actors to craft innovative security strategies.
  • Develop and refine attack methodologies that will be used to strengthen future defensive efforts.

Requirements:

Experience:

  • 2-5 years' hands-on Penetration Testing, including a strong background in network, mobile, web, and wireless security assessments.
  • Strong understanding of common vulnerability assessment and penetration testing tools.
  • Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex security challenges.
  • Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and client-facing interactions.
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on the latest in cybersecurity.

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