Security Testing Engineer - Digital

SUMMARY:
One of the leading tech companies in South Africa, is looking for an Automation Tester to join their innovative team. Our client is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are looking for a Security Testing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This opportunity will come with comprehensive benefits matched tog

POSITION INFO:

Description:

This role will be responsible for conducting security tests within the Quality Assurance team. This position involves planning and conducting security testing of all applications as part of quality assurance as well as advising teams on security controls that need to be implemented. The role requires the tester to be able to learn new technologies “on-the-fly" to be able to perform an in-depth analysis of the security posture of many different applications.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• Certification in Cybersecurity

Must have knowledge in the following:

• Provide assurance through collaboration with other stakeholders that applications, APIs, websites and mobile applications meet the security requirements before they are deployed to production.
• Perform security tests on applications, APIs, websites and mobile applications.
• Pinpoint methods and entry points that attackers may use to exploit vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
• Search for weaknesses in common software, web applications, mobile applications and proprietary systems before they are discovered by hackers.
• Research, evaluate, document and discuss findings with IT teams and management.
• Review and provide feedback for information security fixes.
• Stay updated on the latest malware and security threats.

Desirable:

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in Ethical Hacking, Vulnerability or other aspects of IT security testing such as CEH or equivalent.

Please visit our website www.communicate.co.za to submit your CV directly or to view other I.T related jobs.   If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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