Job Description

The primary focus of this job is to conduct authorized offensive security testing to identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities across networks, web applications, cloud environments, and endpoints.

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests (black/grey/white box) against systems, networks, web and mobile applications, APIs, cloud services, and internal infrastructure.
• Develop and run exploit chains, proof-of-concept code, and realistic attack scenarios to validate impact.
• Perform vulnerability discovery using automated scanners and thorough manual testing (SAST/DAST, network scanning, fuzzing, logic flaws).
• Produce professional, prioritized penetration test reports: executive summary, technical findings, risk rating, and remediation steps.
• Present findings to technical teams and leadership; provide remediation guidance and retest to confirm fixes.
• Maintain and extend internal exploit tooling, scripts, and test frameworks; contribute to knowledge base and playbooks.
• Stay current with threat actor techniques, CVEs, exploit frameworks (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike alternatives), and new offensive tools.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field (must indicate GPA in CV).
• Must have relevant certifications (e.g. OSCP, CREST, CRT).
• At least 2 years’ experience in penetration testing or a similar role in cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, application security, and operating systems.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Kali Linux, Tenable, Metasploit).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.) and security frameworks.
• Experience in conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on web & mobile applications, servers, networks, and database devices. Experience with wireless and mobile testing is also an advantage.
• Experience in testing both Windows and Linux environments.
• Ability to write solid, high-quality penetration testing reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and a fast learner with good time management.
• Team player with a pleasant personality
• Must possess own four-wheeled vehicle.
• Candidate must be Malaysian.

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