Penetration Tester
Compu Vision Consulting Inc
Job Title: Junior Penetration Tester
Location: Remote
Duration: 6-12 months Job Summary:
Role Purpose
Evidence & Reporting Support
Required Skills & Experience
Experience
Certifications (Preferred)
Location: Remote
Duration: 6-12 months Job Summary:
Role Purpose
- The Junior Penetration Tester is an execution-focused role responsible for performing authorized security testing activities under defined methodologies and senior supervision. The role emphasizes technical fundamentals, repeatable testing discipline, and high-quality evidence capture in support of client penetration testing engagements.
- This role is designed to build strong delivery hygiene and prepare the individual for independent test ownership at the next grade.
- Responsibilities
- Delivery Execution
- Execute scoped penetration testing tasks under supervision across:
- External and internal network assessments
- Web application and API testing
- Entry-level cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Perform reconnaissance, enumeration, vulnerability validation, and limited exploitation in strict accordance with approved Rules of Engagement.
- Validate automated scanner output and eliminate false positives through manual testing.
Evidence & Reporting Support
- Capture defensible evidence including:
- Reproduction steps
- Screenshots and command output
- Clear attack narratives
- Draft technical vulnerability content for reports, including:
- Root cause analysis
- Impact explanation
- Remediation guidance aligned to best practice
- Maintain detailed working notes suitable for audit, peer review, and retesting.
- Operational Discipline
- dhere strictly to ethical testing principles, authorization boundaries, and client confidentiality.
- Follow defined testing playbooks, escalation paths, and quality standards.
- Participate in post-engagement lessons learned and internal quality reviews.
- Learning & Development
- ctively develop technical capability through labs, internal training, and supervised client work.
- Progress toward independently executing complete test components.
Required Skills & Experience
- Technical Foundation
- Strong understanding of:
- TCP/IP, DNS,
- Linux and Windows fundamentals
- Common vulnerability classes (OWASP Top 10)
- Hands-on familiarity with:
- Burp Suite
- Nmap
- Vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)
- Basic scripting capability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
Experience
- 2-3 years in penetration testing, security testing, or a closely related security role.
- Demonstrable hands-on exposure via labs, CTFs, bug bounties, or academic projects.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CompTIA Security+
- Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (Associate)
- Progressing toward CREST CRT
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