Penetration Testers - Oduma Solutions Limited

Oduma Solutions Limited is a managed security service provider with a strong team of experienced IT / Information Security experts. We offer services to enable and support clients across various industries in securing physical and electronic information assets throughout their organisation to sustain their competitive advantage and preserve commercial reputation.

We are looking to hire motivated and experienced professionals to join our growing team in delivering managed IT & Information Security services to our clients across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

This position entails performing penetration testing on networks, applications (including APIs, mobile apps, and web apps), and utilising social engineering techniques. Additionally, you will provide mentoring to junior staff and support Red Team operations.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with all members of the team to conduct penetration tests on networks, applications (including APIs, mobile apps, and web applications), and systems to identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses and to achieve the customer’s objectives of the engagement.
• Develop and refine penetration testing methodologies, tools, and techniques to adapt to evolving threats and ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Advise customers on details of vulnerabilities, remediation strategies, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare final deliverables for delivery to customers within established timelines.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate project readiness with internal teams and customers.
• Resolve client and project issues/blockers and engage management when necessary for support.
• Perform project readouts with customers to notify them of the outcome of their penetration test.
• Mentor junior members of the penetration testing team, providing guidance, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on training to support their professional development and growth.
• Interface with customers and other internal delivery team members through entire engagement, interacting will all levels of customer organisations.
• This is a customer facing role. Travel is expected to be limited in nature; however, you may be required to travel to client locations to deliver professional services periodically when needed.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or 5+ years of equivalent job experience in penetration testing.
• 5+ years of web application and network penetration testing experience.
• Proficient in at least one or more scripting languages (i.e., bash, python, PowerShell, ruby, etc.).
• Strong technical acumen with regards to penetration testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of security principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with best practices frameworks such as OWASP, OSSTMM, or PTES.

Preferred Skills

• OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GWAPT, or GPEN certifications (or other relevant certifications).
• Ability to quickly assess new and leading-edge technologies and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with code review, reverse engineering, and exploit development.
• Ability to develop technical content for website updates, whitepapers, and blog posts that can be used both. internally and by our clients to assist them in evaluating/building out their security programs.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and clients.
• Familiarity with commonly used network architecture, network devices/services, development platforms, and software suites.
• Ability to work in a team environment with compliance specialists who conduct security control assessments in parallel.
• Comfortable supporting fast-paced team environments.
• Experienced in penetration testing of cloud environments encompassing a variety of technology stacks.