Associate Consultant

As a Security Engineer, You Will Perform Authorized Penetration Tests On Computer Systems In Order To Expose Weaknesses In Their Security That Could Be Exploited By Criminals.

You Can Choose To Specialize In Manipulating a Particular Type Of System, Such As.

Network and infrastructures.

Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems.

Web/Mobile applications.

APIs and Web Services, etc..

Responsibilities.

As a penetration tester, youll understand complex computer systems and technical cyber security terms.

Youll need to do:.

Work with clients to determine their requirements from the test, for example the number and type of systems they would like testing.

Plan and Make penetration methods, scripts and tests.

Carry out remote testing of a clients network or on-site testing of their infrastructure to expose weakness in security.

Simulate security breaches to test a systems relative security.

Make reports and recommendations from your findings, including the security issues uncovered and level of risk..

As well as identifying problems, you may also provide advice on how to minimize risks and provide advice on methods to fix or lower security risks to systems.

Present your findings, risk and conclusions to management and other relevant parties.

Consider the impact your attack will have on the business and its users.

Understand how the flaws that you identify could affect a business, or business function, if theyre not fixed.