Penetration Tester

At Tarionix, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for simulating cyberattacks on networks, applications, systems, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen our security posture. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills to effectively assess and report risks.

• Conduct penetration testing on web applications, APIs, networks, cloud environments, and mobile platforms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and exploit proof-of-concepts to evaluate the severity of security flaws.
• Simulate social engineering attacks (phishing, pretexting, etc.) when applicable.
• Collaborate with development, IT, and security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.
• Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and tools to continuously improve testing methodologies.
• Document findings in detailed, professional penetration testing reports with risk ratings and remediation guidance.
• Participate in red team/blue team exercises and adversarial simulations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming.
• Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, CVEs).
• Hands-on expertise with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux, etc.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, eJPT, or similar are highly desirable.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality security assessments.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Continuous professional development and certification support.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and diverse penetration testing projects.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting