Moniepoint is a financial technology company digitising Africa’s real economy by building a financial ecosystem for businesses, providing them with all the payment, banking, credit and business management tools they need to succeed.
About the Role
- We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Penetration Tester to join our Information Security team.
- The Penetration Tester will be responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in our systems, networks, and applications to enhance the organization's security posture.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and security testing methodologies
Key Responsibilities
Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation:
- Conduct comprehensive offensive penetration testing on network infrastructure, web applications, mobile applications, and other digital assets.
- Identify, analyze, and exploit security vulnerabilities using advanced tools and techniques.
- Perform manual testing to complement automated tools and identify complex vulnerabilities.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Document findings in detailed, clear, and concise penetration testing reports.
- Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified vulnerabilities
- Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Security Tools and Methodologies:
- Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Nmap, and others.
- Develop custom scripts and tools to assist in testing efforts.
- Stay updated on the latest security vulnerabilities, tools, and methodologies.
Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with the security operations, development, and IT teams to address security issues..
- Participate in red team/blue team exercises to improve overall security posture..
- Provide support and guidance to junior penetration testers and security analysts
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure penetration testing activities comply with relevant regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures
Skills and Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Engineering ora related degree
- Possesses relevant certifications, such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP, is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or a related field
- Proven track record of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in diverse environments.
- In-depth knowledge of network and application security principles.
- Proficiency with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques.
- Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, or PowerShell
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Method of Application
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