Cybersecurity Expert for Vulnerability Assessment
Worldwide
We are looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Expert to conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and penetration testing on our existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will identify security weaknesses, simulate real-world attacks, and provide actionable recommendations to help us strengthen our overall security posture. In this role, you will be responsible for performing in-depth vulnerability assessments on our networks, applications, and systems, followed by penetration testing using black box, white box, and grey box methodologies. You will test web applications for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, simulate phishing and social engineering attacks, and review firewall configurations and access control policies. Throughout the engagement, you will document all findings clearly and collaborate with our internal IT teams to implement the recommended security fixes. The ideal candidate should have proven hands-on experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking, along with strong familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark. A solid understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S is essential. Professional certifications such as CEH, OSCP, or CISSP are highly preferred. You must be able to deliver detailed, well-structured reports and work independently within the agreed timeline. Skill Tags: Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Security, Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP, Kali Linux, Web Application Security, Security Auditing
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$20.00
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$50.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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