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Penetration Tester

Heartland

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 25, 2024

Summary and company overview

Position Summary:

The Penetration Tester will conduct technical testing which includes but not limited to, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and social engineering to identify security risks. Based on the results of the testing, this individual will then make recommendations for improvements through administrative, technical, and physical controls. This position will also assist with incident response investigations and documentation surrounding the incident.

Company Overview:

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Responsibilities

  • Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of Client’s infrastructure, systems, and applications in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate identified risks with Heartland’s client and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
  • Perform social engineering assessments such as email phishing, pretexting phone calls, and physical entry, and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
  • Assist Information Security Consultants with review or analysis of technical projects and troubleshooting.
  • Assist the Sales Team Member efforts by supporting initial scoping conversations and performing needs analyses to help drive business development efforts. Identify additional opportunities within existing client base and work with client to expand usage of Heartland’s service portfolio.
  • Contribute to marketing activities by providing content suggestions and writing blog articles covering technical topics -- and attending trade shows, conferences, and professional association chapter meetings.
  • Minimum of 1,350 hours billed per fiscal year prorated based on start date. These charge hour requirements will be balanced against professional development and on the job training.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • 1+ years working with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning/assessments
  • This can be on the job or demonstrated knowledge leveraging a platform like TryHackMe or HacktheBox
  • Certifications: (eJPT, Certified Ethical Hacker CEH, or GIAC Penetration Tester GPEN, or other current industry standard certifications in areas of security expertise)
  • At least one of these will be required within 6 months of employment.
  • Ability to work within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years working with the following utilities - (Nessus, Metasploit, BurpSuite)
  • 1+ years managing small projects
  • Ability to write executive level reports showcasing findings and recommendations
  • Professional Certifications Preferred – (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, CCNP, O365, Azure, eJPT)

Additional commentary

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

#HBS

Summary and company overview

Position Summary:

The Penetration Tester will conduct technical testing which includes but not limited to, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and social engineering to identify security risks. Based on the results of the testing, this individual will then make recommendations for improvements through administrative, technical, and physical controls. This position will also assist with incident response investigations and documentation surrounding the incident.

Company Overview:

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