Specialist – Cyber Security Assurance

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Certifications: Strongly preferred certifications like OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, etc.
• Strong knowledge of network security, web application security, cloud security, and mobile application security.
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages like Python, Bash, Ruby, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, and other network protocols.
• Solid understanding of common attack techniques like SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, buffer overflow, and others.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and reporting.