Standard Bank Group
Banking
Officer,VulnerabilityAssessment&PenetrationTesting
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“Officer, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing at Standard Bank Group. Skills: Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Red Team Exercises, Offensive Security. Conduct penetration tests. Identify security weaknesses”
Industry & Context.
Debugging and Fixing Software
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years experience cybersecurity, 3 years knowledge Security Operation, 3 years knowledge Endpoint management, 3 years knowledge Network Security, 3 years knowledge Vulnerability management, Extensive knowledge TCP/IP, Extensive knowledge firewalls, Extensive knowledge switches, Extensive knowledge routers, Extensive knowledge Windows OS, Extensive knowledge Linux OS, Extensive knowledge cloud computing, Extensive knowledge cloud security
Nice to Have
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
What You'll Do.
Conduct penetration tests
Identify security weaknesses
Exploit vulnerabilities
Plan red team exercises
Execute red team exercises
Test detection mechanisms
Test response mechanisms
Use attack techniques
Assess security readiness
Perform vulnerability assessments
Identify security risks
Prioritize security risks
Analyze assessment results
Provide remediation recommendations
Prepare detailed reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Technical stakeholders; Non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
Present findings; Clear explanations
Process & Methodology
SDLC methodologies, Tools
Full Job Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you. Responsible for simulating cyber-attacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks. This role focuses on offensive security techniques to test the effectiveness of security controls and improve the organization's overall security posture. * Conduct thorough penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications to identify security weaknesses. * Use a combination of automated tools and manual testing techniques to exploit vulnerabilities. * Plan and execute red team exercises to test the organization's detection and response mechanisms. * Use advanced attack techniques to emulate adversaries and assess the organization's security readiness. * Perform vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize security risks. * Analyze assessment results and provide actionable remediation recommendations. * Prepare detailed reports of findings from penetration tests and red team exercises, including technical details and potential business impacts. * Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing clear explanations and recommendations for remediation. ## Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. * Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident
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