Penetration Tester
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Penetration Tester assessing security of applications, networks, and systems for cybersecurity startup. Focus on MacOS and Cloud ecosystems with a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive security assessments across cloud, network, and system environments.
- Execute specialized security evaluations of native MacOS applications to identify platform-specific vulnerabilities.
- Go beyond standard assessments by simulating real-world adversary tactics and testing human security awareness through phishing and pretexting.
- Evaluate and exploit vulnerabilities within AWS, GCP, or Azure environments to ensure robust cloud architecture.
- Analyze findings, assess impact, and produce detailed reports with clear remediation recommendations.
- Work with engineering and operations teams to validate fixes and strengthen overall system security.
- Create and refine scripts, tools, and methodologies to enhance testing accuracy and coverage.
- Continuously monitor emerging exploits, specifically focusing on MacOS-based threats and cloud-native attack vectors.
Requirements:
- Significant experience as a Penetration Tester with a track record of testing complex environments.
- Hands-on experience performing cloud security assessments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is essential.
- You are a primary MacOS user with the technical proficiency to test and secure native MacOS applications.
- A strong interest or foundational knowledge in red-teaming methodologies, focusing on post-exploitation and lateral movement.
- Proficiency with modern penetration testing tools, methodologies, and reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical risks to various stakeholders.
- Effective communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ownership of a capable MacOS workstation for running modern security and platform-specific testing tools.
- Amenable to working during US Eastern Time zone hours.
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, or cloud-specific security certs are preferred.
Benefits:
- Career Development : Clear path with mentorship and training opportunities
- Technical Training : Comprehensive onboarding on security and compliance frameworks
- Competitive Compensation: A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities.
- Growth Opportunity : Early-stage company with significant room for career advancement.
- Remote-First Culture : Flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team.
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