Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist
Push the boundaries of offensive security in a specialist cyber team
Gauteng (Hybrid) R60000 - R65000 per month
About Our Client
Our client is a niche cybersecurity firm that lives and breathes offensive security. Operating in a technically elite environment they partner with leading organisations to proactively identify test and close security gaps before real-world attackers strike.
Youll be part of a passionate team of red teamers and penetration testers working on high-impact projects that demand creative thinking technical depth and a constant hunger for research and learning.
The Role: Security Analyst Penetration Testing & Red Teaming Specialist
In this role youll perform hands-on penetration testing and advanced red team assessments across a wide spectrum of technologies and attack surfaces. Your mission is to simulate real-world threats uncover exploitable vulnerabilities and contribute to robust defensive strategies through well-documented insights and custom tooling. This is a dynamic position for someone who wants to challenge the norm test limits and make a direct impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
Key Responsibilities
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2-5 years of experience conducting penetration tests in real-world environments
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Perform vulnerability assessments and manual penetration testing across networks web apps thick clients mobile wireless and physical environments
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Engage directly with clients to deliver technical findings insights and remediation recommendations
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Participate in red team operations using OSINT social engineering and physical compromise techniques
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Develop and deploy custom payloads and C2 infrastructure to simulate adversarial behaviour
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Refine and develop stealthy TTPs to evade detection and test defence readiness
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Conduct research into new vulnerabilities and exploit development
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Contribute to tool development and methodology refinement
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Analyse threat actor behaviour to inform creative offensive and defensive strategies
About You
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2-5 years of practical penetration testing experience (network web mobile wireless)
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Familiarity with tools like Burp Suite Metasploit Cobalt Strike Kali Linux etc.
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Ability to approach problems creatively and think like an attacker
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Clear and concise communicator (written and verbal)
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Research-driven mindset with a desire to stay at the bleeding edge of security trends
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High-performance orientation thrives in technical fast-paced environments
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Self-motivated curious and committed to growth in red teaming and offensive security
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Low Voltage
- Network Management
- IDS
- Computer Networking
- Field Service
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Security
- Security System Experience
- Information Security
- Troubleshooting
