- Company Name
- RIXT Recruitment
- Job Title
- Penetration Tester
- Job Description
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Job title: Penetration Tester
Role Summary: Deliver advanced security assessments for an organization’s network, infrastructure, identity services, and cloud environment, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation guidance.
Expactations: Produce thorough, risk‑based penetration test reports, validate incident‑response scenarios, support remediation teams, and continuously update testing methodologies to align with evolving threats.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and conduct penetration tests on internal and external network topologies, AD/Entra ID, Windows/Linux systems, and Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Execute enumeration, privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques, evaluating hardening compliance.
• Document findings with clear risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, operations, and incident‑response teams to verify impact and implement fixes.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging threats, frameworks (MITRE, OSSTMM, PTES), and industry best practices.
Required Skills:
• 5+ years of hands‑on penetration testing focused on network and infrastructure security.
• Deep expertise in Active Directory, Entra ID, and privilege‑escalation tactics.
• Proven experience hardening Windows/Linux builds and assessing compliance standards.
• Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proficient with Nmap, Burp Suite, SharpHound/BloodHound, and related tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities; capable of working in multicultural, fast‑paced settings.
Required Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Preferred certifications: OSCP, CREST CRT.