Pen Tester L2 - Cyber Security Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026.
Conducting Penetration Tests: Performing thorough and targeted penetration tests on various systems, including networks, web applications, mobile applications, wireless networks, and infrastructure components.
Vulnerability Assessment Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in systems and applications, utilizing both automated tools and manual techniques.
Exploitation and Post-Exploitation: Actively exploiting vulnerabilities and weaknesses to gain unauthorized access, escalate privileges, and evaluate the impact of a successful attack. This may involve conducting lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration.
Report Generation: Documenting findings, including identified vulnerabilities, recommended remediation steps, and potential impact on the organization. Preparing detailed and concise reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Client Engagement and Communication: Collaborating with clients to understand their requirements, discussing assessment objectives, and providing technical guidance and recommendations.
Research and Development: Staying up-to-date with the latest attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Conducting research to enhance methodologies, tools, and processes used in penetration testing.
Requirements
A degree in computer science, IT, systems engineering, or related qualification.
+1 years of experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis.
Strong technical expertise in network and application security, including knowledge of operating systems, databases, web applications, and networking protocols.
Experience using penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Wireshark.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Great awareness of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
Security certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, eCPTX (preferred)