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reversidesoftwaresolutionspt

Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

reversidesoftwaresolutionspt City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa

IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees

19 h ago
security Senior (5-10 yrs) Contractor South Africa
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About the role

The Cyber Security Engineer will conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, and internal systems to identify vulnerabilities. They are responsible for providing actionable remediation recommendations and engaging with stakeholders to discuss security findings.

What they look for

Penetration Testing Web Application Security API Security Burp Suite OWASP Top 10 Vulnerability Assessment Security Testing Python Bash PowerShell Risk Assessment Remediation Cyber Security Java PHP

Requirements

Candidates must have 6+ years of professional penetration testing experience and a strong understanding of the OWASP Top 10. A tertiary qualification or relevant IT/Cyber Security certification is required, along with proficiency in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.

Full description

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems Support solutions. We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specialising in Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, and internal systems. The role focuses on proactive security testing, risk identification, and providing actionable remediation recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct penetration testing across web

applications, APIs, and internal systems.

  • Participate in scoping sessions and define

testing requirements.

  • Perform security assessments, particularly

across web and API environments.

  • Identify, analyse, and document vulnerabilities.
  • Provide clear and actionable remediation

recommendations.

  • Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings and

remediation.

  • Research and improve security testing

methodologies.

  • Support senior team members with complex

security assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 6+ years’ professional penetration testing experience.
  • Strong web application and API security

experience.

  • Experience with Burp Suite or similar security

testing tools.

  • Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common

vulnerabilities.

  • Ability to read and understand a

programming/scripting language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or PHP.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and

communication skills.

  • Ability to manage the full penetration testing

lifecycle from scoping to reporting.

  • Grade 12 / Matric required.
  • Tertiary qualification or relevant IT/Cyber

Security certification. Preferred

Certifications

  • OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
  • eWPT – eLearnSecurity Web Penetration Tester
  • Burp Suite Certified Practitioner

Core Skills

  • Penetration Testing
  • Web Application Security
  • API Security
  • Burp Suite
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Security Testing
  • Python/Bash/PowerShell
  • Risk & Remediation
  • Cyber Security

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