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Penetration Tester

Hiredly X

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This job is all about testing and improving security for businesses by simulating cyber attacks. You might like this job because it combines problem-solving with teamwork, and you’ll directly help clients protect their data from real threats.

RM 5K - RM 10K

KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

  • Plan, scope, and lead security assessment activities targeting network infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms, and cloud environments.
  • Conduct offensive security exercises, including Red Team exercises, to simulate real-world threats and test defensive capabilities.
  • Oversee the thorough documentation of findings, providing clear, actionable, and prioritized recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Work directly with clients to understand their security objectives, define testing parameters, and clearly communicate the technical findings and associated business risk.
  • Serve as a technical QA reviewer for reports and deliverables produced by junior consultants, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Provide strategic counsel to clients on enhancing their overall security posture, incident response capabilities, and adherence to relevant compliance standards.
  • Mentor and train junior consultants, fostering the development of technical skills in penetration testing methodologies, application security, and report writing.

Job Requirements

  • 4 years of experience in penetration testing, including web and mobile application security.
  • Candidates with 2 years of experience are also welcome (will be considered as junior).
  • Strong knowledge of exploitation techniques, attack frameworks (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK), and vulnerability assessment tools.
  • Good understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, defensive architectures, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CREST CRT, or equivalent are an advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in vulnerability analysis and reporting.
  • Effective communicator, able to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Team-oriented professional with the ability to contribute to projects and collaborate with internal and client teams.

Skills

Penetration Testing

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Senior Executive

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Hiredly X, the headhunting team of Hiredly, makes headhunting accessible and affordable for every employer, no matter the size or industry. We help employers screen and source the best candidates through exclusive access to our job portal database.Assisted with AI, we make the headhunting process fast and accurate, allowing us to be competitive with our fees.