Penetration Testing Analyst
Core
Perform hands-on security testing of applications, infrastructure, and systems to identify and validate vulnerabilities.
Role type
Penetration Testing Analyst
Builds
Security assessments and remediation guidance for enterprise applications and infrastructure
Domain
Cybersecurity / Offensive Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Web application security testing, API security testing, Network/infrastructure testing, Manual testing techniques, Vulnerability identification and exploitation, Security reporting and risk articulation, Tool usage (Burp Suite, Nmap, sqlmap)
Preferred skills
Adversary simulation concepts, Reconnaissance techniques, Privilege escalation and lateral movement awareness, Attack path mapping
Technologies
Burp Suite, Nmap, sqlmap
Responsibilities
Perform web, API, mobile, and infrastructure penetration testing; Identify, exploit, and validate security vulnerabilities; Produce structured reports on vulnerabilities, root cause, and remediation; Support Red Team or adversary simulation exercises; Conduct research into new vulnerabilities and attack techniques; Support re-testing activities to validate remediation.
Seniority
Individual Contributor
