Job Title: Network Penetration Tester
Experience: 3 – 4 Years
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complete Internal Vulnerability Assessments (IVA), Internal Network Penetration Testing (INPT), and external network penetration testing engagements.
- Perform advanced reconnaissance, exploitation, pivoting, privilege escalation, and post-exploitation activities.
- Conduct in-depth configuration reviews for network devices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches, VPNs, and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs).
- Support or lead application penetration testing engagements when required.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and executive-level assessment reports.
- Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and mitigation planning activities.
- Manage client communications, technical walkthroughs, and remediation discussions.
- Mentor Level 1 testers and conduct internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
Required Skills
- Expert knowledge of network architecture, protocols, and enterprise security controls.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kali Linux, Nmap NSE, Nessus, exploitation frameworks, and manual testing tools.
- Solid understanding of firewall policies, access control lists (ACLs), routing protocols, network segmentation, and hardening practices.
- Ability to identify, validate, and exploit complex network vulnerabilities.
- Strong communication, documentation, and client-facing skills.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or an equivalent field.
- Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- CCNA Security or CCNP Security
- CompTIA Security+
- Any advanced penetration testing certification