Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

Lagos Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
Job Summary:

A Cybersecurity Penetration Tester at a managed cybersecurity company is a specialist in charge of simulating cyberattacks on computer systems, networks, and apps to find and resolve vulnerabilities.
Duties & Responsibilities:

· Conduct extensive penetration testing on systems, networks, and apps to identify vulnerabilities and possible security gaps.

· Working with teams of experts to evaluate and understand security assessments, providing practical suggestions for remediation.

· Stay up to date on cybersecurity developments, technologies, and procedures to guarantee testing meets industry requirements.

· Provide straightforward reports outlining penetration test results and proposed remedial strategies.

· Building good client connections, understanding security requirements, and communicating effectively throughout the testing process.

· Provide threat management, modeling, and use cases for security monitoring, including red/blue penetration testing.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education:

· Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
· Certifications in offensive security such as CEH, OSCP, OSEP, GXPN, and GRTP.

• Experience:

· Experience with a range of hacking tools and methodologies, as well as experience with various types of attacks.
· 3-5 years of relevant expertise in information technology or cybersecurity functions.

• Languages:

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required

• Technology:

· Multiple technologies range from all well-known vendors.

• Competency

· Trustworthiness and the ability to manage private and sensitive information.
· The ability to think effectively and stay calm under pressure.
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Apr 26, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Source: External