Penetration Tester

About the Role

OculusIT is looking for a highly motivated and passionate Associate Penetration Tester who is eager to build a career in offensive security. This role is designed for early-career cybersecurity professionals who possess a strong technical foundation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn advanced penetration testing techniques under the guidance of senior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior pentesters in security assessment engagements.
• Participate in internal and external vulnerability assessments.
• Perform reconnaissance and enumeration activities.
• Execute basic penetration testing tasks under supervision.
• Support web application and network security testing activities.
• Assist in vulnerability validation and evidence collection.
• Develop technical documentation and assessment notes.
• Participate in security research and proof-of-concept testing.
• Learn and apply offensive security methodologies.
• Support report generation and remediation verification activities.

Required Knowledge

Candidates should demonstrate understanding of:

• Networking Fundamentals
• TCP/IP
• DNS
• HTTP/HTTPS
• Operating System Concepts
• Windows Security
• Linux Administration
• Authentication Mechanisms
• Common Cyber Attack Vectors
• OWASP Top 10
• Basic Active Directory Concepts
• Vulnerability Assessment Methodologies

Desired Skills

Exposure to any of the following is preferred:

• Kali Linux
• Burp Suite
• Nmap
• Nessus
• Wireshark
• Metasploit
• OWASP ZAP
• GitHub
• Security Projects
• Hack The Box
• TryHackMe
• PortSwigger Academy

Certifications Preferred

Any of the following certifications will be advantageous:

• Security+
• CEH
• eJPT
• SC-900
• Google Cybersecurity Certificate
• Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• Cisco CyberOps Associate

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or pursuing degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Strong desire to build a career in penetration testing.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn from senior security professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Curious and self-driven.
• Passionate about ethical hacking.
• Active in cybersecurity learning platforms.
• Interested in offensive security and attack techniques.
• Eager to progress toward certifications such as OSCP, PNPT, or CRTO.

Growth Path

• Associate Penetration Tester
• Penetration Tester
• Senior Penetration Tester
• Lead Penetration Tester
• Offensive Security Manager