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Senior Penetration Tester - Cloud Security
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Penetration Tester to join their Information Security team. In this critical role, you will conduct in-depth security assessments of our client's networks, applications, and cloud infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for remediation. You will play a key part in strengthening our client's security posture and protecting sensitive data against evolving threats. This position requires a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, and the ability to communicate technical findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute comprehensive penetration tests against web applications, APIs, mobile applications, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and internal/external networks.
- Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities, including their potential impact and exploitability.
- Develop detailed and accurate reports outlining findings, risk assessments, and clear, actionable remediation recommendations.
- Utilize a wide range of penetration testing tools and techniques, including but not limited to Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide expert analysis of scan results.
- Perform security code reviews to identify potential flaws.
- Stay current with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and penetration testing methodologies.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified security issues.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of penetration testing methodologies and playbooks.
- Mentor junior penetration testers and share knowledge within the security team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment.
- Proven experience testing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.
- Strong understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), network protocols, and operating system security.
- Proficiency with various penetration testing tools and frameworks.
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
- Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC certifications are highly desirable.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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Senior Penetration Tester - Cloud Security
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a leader in cybersecurity services, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Penetration Tester with a specialization in cloud security to join their elite, fully remote team. You will be instrumental in identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the security posture of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for a diverse range of clients. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud architecture, security best practices, and advanced offensive security techniques. You will conduct comprehensive penetration tests, security audits, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen clients' cloud defenses. The ideal candidate is a relentless attacker with a strong ethical foundation and exceptional reporting skills.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute sophisticated penetration tests against cloud infrastructure and applications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities in cloud services, configurations, and associated applications.
- Perform security assessments of cloud-native architectures, microservices, serverless functions, and containers.
- Develop and refine custom tools and scripts to automate testing and discovery processes in cloud environments.
- Analyze security findings and provide clear, concise, and actionable remediation recommendations to clients.
- Write detailed penetration testing reports, effectively communicating complex technical risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Stay current with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and defensive measures.
- Collaborate with clients' security teams to understand their environment and testing objectives.
- Mentor junior penetration testers and contribute to the team's knowledge base.
- Assist in the development of security best practices and guidelines for cloud deployments.
- Participate in red team exercises and other advanced security assessments.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to strict ethical guidelines throughout all testing engagements.
- Contribute to the improvement of penetration testing methodologies and frameworks.
- Present findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degrees or equivalent experience are highly valued.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing, with a significant focus on cloud security assessments.
- Demonstrated expertise in testing AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.
- Proficiency in common penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus) and techniques.
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management (IAM), network security, and data protection in the cloud.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for tool development and automation.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical reports.
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GWAPT, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
- Experience with container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
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Senior Penetration Tester - Cloud Security
Posted 10 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Penetration Tester with specialized expertise in cloud security environments. You will be at the forefront of identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in complex cloud infrastructures, applications, and services. This role demands a deep understanding of offensive security techniques, common cloud misconfigurations, and the ability to conduct sophisticated penetration tests across various cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). This is a critical position for maintaining the security posture of our client's cloud assets, operating in a fully remote capacity.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan, scope, and execute comprehensive penetration tests against cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure, configurations, and applications.
- Develop and utilize custom tools and scripts to automate security testing and vulnerability discovery.
- Perform network, web application, API, and infrastructure penetration testing.
- Analyze test results, document findings, and provide actionable recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with security operations and development teams to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security research to stay ahead of emerging threats and attack vectors targeting cloud environments.
- Develop and maintain detailed penetration testing reports for technical and executive audiences.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of penetration testing methodologies and playbooks.
- Mentor junior penetration testers and share knowledge within the security team.
- Participate in incident response activities as needed.
- Advise on secure cloud architecture and best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in penetration testing, with a strong focus on cloud security.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) from an offensive security perspective.
- Proficiency in various penetration testing tools and techniques (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Cobalt Strike).
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and web application security.
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation.
- Relevant security certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CCSP, or cloud-specific security certifications are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a remote setting.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
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