Penetration Tester Cybersecurity
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Requirements
The required skill set for the contracted individual is extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the following areas:
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Web application penetration testing;
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IT infrastructure penetration testing;
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Network security architecture design;
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Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
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Researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
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Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
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Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies;
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Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, Shell (bash, ksh, csh);
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Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, as well as, malware infection techniques and protection technologies.
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Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans