Senior Security Consultant (Penetration Testing)
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We are hiring a Senior Security Consultant (Penetration Testing) to join a high-performing Cyber Security team supporting enterprise customers across multiple industries, including technology, finance, and large-scale digital platforms.
This is a hands-on offensive security role with exposure to advanced penetration testing, red team engagements, and cloud-native environments. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and use industry-leading tools to help organizations improve their real-world security posture., * Lead penetration testing engagements from scoping through execution and reporting.
- Perform penetration testing across network, web applications, APIs, cloud, thick client, wireless, social engineering, and physical environments.
- Execute offensive security and red team assessments to identify gaps in security posture.
- Identify, exploit, and validate vulnerabilities across diverse systems.
- Analyze findings and produce high-quality reports detailing risks, exploitation paths, and remediation recommendations.
- Communicate technical findings to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
- Conduct technical quality reviews and remediation discussions with clients.
- Apply strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities.
- Use tools such as BurpSuite, Nessus, Nmap, Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike, and related frameworks.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 4+ years of professional penetration testing experience.
- Hands-on cloud penetration testing experience across AWS, Azure, GCP, and/or Oracle Cloud.
- OSCP (minimum) or CREST Registered Penetration Tester certification is required.
- Strong experience with tools such as Cobalt Strike, Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Pentera, Nessus, BurpSuite, OSINT tools.
- Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Ability to write clear, concise penetration testing reports.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8+ years experience in information security (technical/offensive focus).
- 5+ years experience in network or cloud security environments.
- Additional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCE, SANS.
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).