Offensive Security Engineer
Tkxel Punjab, Pakistan
IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Offensive Security Engineer will perform internal and external penetration testing across web, network, and cloud environments. They will also contribute to security awareness programs and assist in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Additionally, 2-3 years of experience in offensive security and relevant certifications such as CPTS, CRTP, or CRTO are required.
Full description
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated Offensive Security Engineer with a strong foundation offensive security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with practical skills in penetration testing and Red Teaming.
Key Responsibilities:
● Offensive Security & Technical Security Testing
○ Perform internal and external penetration testing, including web, network, and cloud environments.
○ Conduct vulnerability assessments and report exploitable weaknesses.
○ Simulate real-world attack scenarios to test security controls and incident response readiness.
● Security Awareness & Incident Support
○ Work with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.
○ Contribute to security awareness training programs.
○ Assist in security incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
● Certifications:
○ Offensive Security Certifications: CPTS, CRTP, CRTO, CPPT, CWPTX or similar
● Experience:
○ 2–3 years in offensive security.
○ Experience performing penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
Desired Skills:
● Strong report writing and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
● Understanding of incident response processes.
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