Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WorkNest Cyber Inc, part of the WorkNest group, is rapidly expanding in the US and helps organisations strengthen their security posture through world-class expertise. They are seeking Offensive Security Consultants to perform formal penetration testing assessments and support client pre-engagement activities. The role involves producing detailed reports and managing testing projects within strict deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Perform formal and comprehensive application, infrastructure and other penetration testing assessments where appropriate and required
- Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English
- Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions
- Support with various client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting to ensure that client needs are met
- Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines
- Support the QA process to ensure high quality client reports are delivered in accordance with applicable Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Any other appropriate job duties in line with the associated skill and experience of the post holder
Skills
- Proven industry experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing
- Deep knowledge of assessing both Windows and Linux environments, including strong knowledge of Active Directory and wireless technologies
- Ability in preparing and launching social engineering campaigns (both phishing and vishing)
- Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies
- Knowledge of how modern web apps are designed, developed and deployed across different platforms
- Ability to program or script in your preferred language
- Relevant degree in Computer Science, Ethical Hacking, Engineering or other relevant subject
- Relevant security qualifications (such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN)
- Good knowledge and understanding of network and OS principles
- Good knowledge of various operating systems
- Good knowledge of virtualisation
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills with strong attention-to-detail and accuracy
- A passion for security and networks
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to think laterally
- Self-motivation with a commitment to continued development
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- Willingness to learn
- Knowledge of assessing cloud and hybrid environments (AWS and Azure)
- Knowledge of assessing mobile applications (iOS/Android)
- Knowledge of assessing hardware and embedded IoT devices
Benefits
- 25 days annual holiday plus 8 paid public holidays
- An additional day’s annual holiday for your birthday
- Pension/401k contribution
- Subsidised gym membership
- Frequent team events
- Private Healthcare (individual cover only)
- Learning Allowance Benefit
- Flexible working policy
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