OSCP certified AND Penetration tester

Penetration Testing Expert Requirements And Qualification

Previous working experience as a Penetration Testing Expert for 5 - 7 year

BE in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or similar relevant field

In-depth knowledge of application development processes and at least one programing or scripting language (e.g., Java, Scala, C#, Ruby, Perl, Python, PowerShell)

Must know about standard Industry security Practices (OWASP, SANS, etc), Knowledgeable about industry Security guidelines and compliance such as ISO27001, SOC2, HIPPA etc.

Hands on experience with testing frameworks such as the PTES and OWASP.

Applicable knowledge of Windows client/server, Unix/Linux systems, Mac OS X, VMware/Xen, and cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Critical thinker and problem solver

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Penetration Tester Role

The Penetration Tester, will provide broad and in depth knowledge to conduct offensive cyber operations across the organization globally. In this role, you will conduct offensive security operations to emulate adversary tactics and procedures to test preventative, detective and response controls across the global technology landscape. You will use your expertise to help influence technology decisions and work as part of a team to create consistent approaches to the offensive security processes and techniques.

Penetration Testing Duties And Responsibilities

Operate a hands-on role involving penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities of complex applications, operating systems, wired, wireless networks, and mobile applications/devices, Cloud (Azure, AWS, Google Etc) apps and software’s.

Set up environment and maintain required tools needed for the team.

Lead and manage Penetration Testing team and Supporting vendors to get qualitative deliveries to our customer.

Develop and maintain security testing plans

Able to automate penetration and other security testing on networks, systems and applications.

Develop meaningful metrics to reflect the true posture of the environment allowing the organization to make educated decisions based on risk.

Produce actionable, threat-based, reports on security testing results

Act as a source of direction, training, and guidance for less experienced staff

Consult with application developers, systems administrators, and management to demonstrate security testing results, explain the threat presented by the results, and consult on remediation

Communicate security issues to a wide variety of internal and external “customers” to include technical teams, executives, risk groups, vendors and regulators

Deliver the annual penetration testing schedule and conducting awareness campaigns to ensure proper budgeting by business lines for annual tests.

Foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and business partners

Certificates

Must Have

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Good to have

CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT)

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification

GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)

Skills:- OSCP and Penetration testing