Certified Ethical Hacker Job Description Template
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A certified ethical hacker is a professional who is skilled in the art of hacking and uses that skill to provide cybersecurity. An ethical hacker will identify potential security issues and weaknesses in a company’s network, then compile a report of where the vulnerabilities lie, so the company can fix the problems and prevent future breaches.
Below, we will cover a sample job description, exploring the daily responsibilities and necessary qualifications for a certified ethical hacker.
The Job Overview
We are seeking a certified ethical hacker to help us secure our network against potential threats. You will be responsible for testing our company network, servers, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
As a certified ethical hacker, you will be required to know how to use network and security tools and have an expert-level understanding of computer and network security. This will include an understanding of topics related to encryption and cryptography.
Responsibilities
Below are some of the responsibilities a certified professional ethical hacker is expected to assume:
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Vulnerability assessment
- Malware analysis
- Work with other penetration testers and information security analysts
- Web application security
- Social engineering
- Database security
- Reverse engineering
- Network security
- Threat modeling and risk assessment
Job Qualifications and Skill Sets
Below are the qualifications expected of a certified ethical hacker:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology security, or related field
- Security certifications, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Demonstrable expertise in penetration tests, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring
- Proficiency with the OSI model, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, and wireless networking
- Experience with common network infrastructure and security tools
- Familiarity with web applications, including HTTP and SQL injection attacks
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies in accordance with the EC-Council
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Certified Ethical Hackers you can meet on Upwork
- $50/hr$50 hourly
Maher K.
- 5.0
- (61 jobs)
Beirut, BAEthical Hacking
CentOSC#Cisco RouterPythonCResearch & DevelopmentLinuxCisco Certified Network ProfessionalPenetration TestingSoftware DevelopmentSystem AdministrationMikroTikJuniperFirewallI have a long list of experience in computer systems (enterprise, and personal), programming, networking (architecture, engineering, implementation, and administration), satellite communications, penetration testing, and other sectors of the information technology industry. I also have an extensive background in engineering and deploying low cost, high performance custom solutions which work as efficiently, if not more efficiently than commercial counterparts. I hold several certifications including CCNP. • Computer systems (software development, hardware design). • Website and web application development. • Research and development. • Systems security and penetration testing. • Network security and penetration testing. • Enterprise networking (border, core, and edge routers and switches). • Engineering, implementation, and administration of enterprise servers (DNS, cache, SMTP, POP/IMAP, and storage servers. CDN’s, NAS’s). • Data recovery and data forensics. • Basic and intermediate cryptography. • Smart, secure, innovative solutions to common and uncommon problems. Certifications: • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core. • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation. • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP). • RIPE NCC - Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security. • RIPE NCC - IPv6 Security Training Course. • RIPE NCC - DNS Operations/DNSSEC. • RIPE NCC - Advanced IPv6 Training Course. • RIPE NCC - Basic IPv6 Training Course. • SIAE MICROELETTRONICA - AGS-20 Equipment. I am also currently working on validating my expertise in Linux, Penetration testing, and network design with the following certifications: CISCO Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Comptia Linux+ Comptia Pentest+ Certified Ethical Hacker I also plan on validating my knowledge of Juniper systems with two certifications: Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT) Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT) - $75/hr$75 hourly
Karvelle S.
- 4.7
- (88 jobs)
Jackson, MSEthical Hacking
VMWareCisco CallManagerSystem ConfigurationVoIPCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco Certified Network AssociateCisco RouterCisco ASAVPNFirewallCurrent Certifications: * CCENT ( Cisco Certified Network Technician ) * CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Admin (Routing & Switching)) * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing & Switching)) * CCNA-SECURITY (Cisco Certified Network Security Admin) * SECURITY+ CE (CompTIA Certified SECURITY) * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) I am a Sr. Network and Security Engineer (SME) with expertise in Cisco Network Engineering and Cyber Security Engineering with year of I.T. experience managing private and government enterprise networks and Cyber security Network environments for large and small businesses . I have over 18+ years total experience as a lead Sr. network engineering SME as my foundation , and 9 yrs experience in Cyber Network Security infrastructure , design, configurations, troubleshooting, Cyber threat hunting. Also upgrading enterprise networks and security infrastructures for private companies , government organizations , including large and small business Networks and information systems. These skills include SME experience in Cisco Routing and Switching, ASA Firewalls, Palo Alto, Pfsense , VPNs, F5 Load balancer, WLAN, VoIP, and Cyber Security tools and SIEMS and Network Scanning, Windows Server, and WiFi networks. - $35/hr$35 hourly
Andrew K.
- 2.1
- (11 jobs)
Lusaka, LUSAKAEthical Hacking
Network Penetration TestingWeb TestingInternet SecurityWeb Application SecurityAutomated TestingDatabase SecurityNetwork SecurityIncident Response PlanEncryptionVulnerability AssessmentInformation SecurityKali LinuxMalware RemovalSystem SecurityPLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT AND WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL HACKING JOBS. ALL ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL JOBS SHALL BE REPORTED TO UPWORK Experienced cyber security professional with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. Skilled in Computer Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, and Penetration Testing. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Information Security and Computer Forensics from information and communication university. Certified Ethical Hacker from EC-Council.
- $50/hr$50 hourly
Maher K.
- 5.0
- (61 jobs)
Beirut, BAEthical Hacking
CentOSC#Cisco RouterPythonCResearch & DevelopmentLinuxCisco Certified Network ProfessionalPenetration TestingSoftware DevelopmentSystem AdministrationMikroTikJuniperFirewallI have a long list of experience in computer systems (enterprise, and personal), programming, networking (architecture, engineering, implementation, and administration), satellite communications, penetration testing, and other sectors of the information technology industry. I also have an extensive background in engineering and deploying low cost, high performance custom solutions which work as efficiently, if not more efficiently than commercial counterparts. I hold several certifications including CCNP. • Computer systems (software development, hardware design). • Website and web application development. • Research and development. • Systems security and penetration testing. • Network security and penetration testing. • Enterprise networking (border, core, and edge routers and switches). • Engineering, implementation, and administration of enterprise servers (DNS, cache, SMTP, POP/IMAP, and storage servers. CDN’s, NAS’s). • Data recovery and data forensics. • Basic and intermediate cryptography. • Smart, secure, innovative solutions to common and uncommon problems. Certifications: • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core. • Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation. • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP). • RIPE NCC - Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security. • RIPE NCC - IPv6 Security Training Course. • RIPE NCC - DNS Operations/DNSSEC. • RIPE NCC - Advanced IPv6 Training Course. • RIPE NCC - Basic IPv6 Training Course. • SIAE MICROELETTRONICA - AGS-20 Equipment. I am also currently working on validating my expertise in Linux, Penetration testing, and network design with the following certifications: CISCO Designing Cisco Enterprise Networks (ENSLD) Comptia Linux+ Comptia Pentest+ Certified Ethical Hacker I also plan on validating my knowledge of Juniper systems with two certifications: Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Specialist (JNCIS-ENT) Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching, Professional (JNCIP-ENT) - $75/hr$75 hourly
Karvelle S.
- 4.7
- (88 jobs)
Jackson, MSEthical Hacking
VMWareCisco CallManagerSystem ConfigurationVoIPCisco Certified Network ProfessionalCisco Certified Network AssociateCisco RouterCisco ASAVPNFirewallCurrent Certifications: * CCENT ( Cisco Certified Network Technician ) * CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Admin (Routing & Switching)) * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional (Routing & Switching)) * CCNA-SECURITY (Cisco Certified Network Security Admin) * SECURITY+ CE (CompTIA Certified SECURITY) * CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) I am a Sr. Network and Security Engineer (SME) with expertise in Cisco Network Engineering and Cyber Security Engineering with year of I.T. experience managing private and government enterprise networks and Cyber security Network environments for large and small businesses . I have over 18+ years total experience as a lead Sr. network engineering SME as my foundation , and 9 yrs experience in Cyber Network Security infrastructure , design, configurations, troubleshooting, Cyber threat hunting. Also upgrading enterprise networks and security infrastructures for private companies , government organizations , including large and small business Networks and information systems. These skills include SME experience in Cisco Routing and Switching, ASA Firewalls, Palo Alto, Pfsense , VPNs, F5 Load balancer, WLAN, VoIP, and Cyber Security tools and SIEMS and Network Scanning, Windows Server, and WiFi networks. - $35/hr$35 hourly
Andrew K.
- 2.1
- (11 jobs)
Lusaka, LUSAKAEthical Hacking
Network Penetration TestingWeb TestingInternet SecurityWeb Application SecurityAutomated TestingDatabase SecurityNetwork SecurityIncident Response PlanEncryptionVulnerability AssessmentInformation SecurityKali LinuxMalware RemovalSystem SecurityPLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT AND WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL HACKING JOBS. ALL ILLEGAL AND UNETHICAL JOBS SHALL BE REPORTED TO UPWORK Experienced cyber security professional with a demonstrated history of working in the computer and network security industry. Skilled in Computer Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Malware Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, and Penetration Testing. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Information Security and Computer Forensics from information and communication university. Certified Ethical Hacker from EC-Council. - $70/hr$70 hourly
Hassan H.
- 4.9
- (25 jobs)
Alexandria, ALXEthical Hacking
Linux System AdministrationInternet SecurityWebsite SecurityWeb App Penetration TestingAircrack-ngArticle WritingBlack Box TestingCybersecurity MonitoringWeb TestingDigital ForensicsCybersecurity ManagementSystem SecurityVulnerability AssessmentPenetration Testing⚠️DISCLAIMER ⚠️: I DON'T ACCEPT ILLEGAL WORK AND I DO NOT HACK MOBILE PHONES OR ACCOUNTS OR ANY TYPE OF THIS WORK As a dedicated Computer Engineering student, I've invested years in mastering ethical hacking, web app penetration testing, and conducting OSINT investigations, starting my journey in 2018. Through practical application and thorough testing of these skills, I've evolved into a versatile professional, excelling as a hacker, proficient web app penetration tester, adept vulnerability assessment specialist, and detail-oriented OSINT investigator. My track record speaks for itself, boasting a pristine reputation and a flawless 100% success rate across all Jobs FAQ Q: Am I certified 🤔? A: yes,I am certified web app Penetration tester with eWPTX from INE Q: What tools do i use in Penetration testing? A: That depends on the job, so sometimes i use manual scans and exploits and sometimes i use tools like (Nmap, BurpSuite, Metasploit, Nessus, SQLmap, OpenVAS, WPScan, Nikto, TestSSL) - $35/hr$35 hourly
Muhammad F.
- 4.8
- (81 jobs)
Singapore, CENTRAL SINGAPOREEthical Hacking
Cybersecurity ManagementInformation Security AuditSecurity TestingCertified Information Systems Security ProfessionalNetwork SecurityApplication SecurityDigital ForensicsPenetration TestingIncident Response PlanInformation Security ConsultationMalware RemovalSource Code ScanningConfiguration ManagementSecurity Assessment & TestingVulnerability Assessment🏆 Certified EC-Council Ethical Hacker v10 (CEH v10 ANSI) 🏆 Certified Appsec Practitioner 🏆 Certified Hack The Box - Pro lab Offshore I am a designer turned into a full time security researcher. I can conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for your web applications, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructures. My day to day work includes: -- Web application penetration testing -- Network penetration testing -- Mobile applications penetration testing -- Phishing assessments -- Exploit development -- Web applications development -- Capture the Flag (CTF) machines development -- and a lot more Projects not for me: ✖Asking to hack/crack/access someone else accounts, systems, social media, etc ✖Asking to fill security questionnaires, providing the appropriate answers but not implementing controls ✖Asking to create falsified audit or assessment reports - $20/hr$20 hourly
Sajeeb S.
- 4.9
- (59 jobs)
Sylhet, BANGLADESHEthical Hacking
NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCybersecurity MonitoringPythonLegal ResearchDigital ForensicsInvestigative ReportingMarket ResearchCompany ResearchOpen SourceWordPress Malware RemovalWordPress SecurityVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingCybersecurity ManagementI have been working as a Cybersecurity Specialist, Penetration Tester, OSINT, Private & Digital Forensics Investigator for the last 5 years & I’ve worked with almost 70+ Clients from 25 Countries. I’ve completed 200+ projects with them successfully. I am a skilled freelance in Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT Investigation), Company Background Check, Social Media Investigation, Private Investigation, WordPress Malware Removal & Digital Forensics as well. Over the years I have conducted many investigations into background checks, scams, extortion, theft, and all sorts of other forms of cybercrime. I can call myself an expert in this field. I am a specialist in all sorts of digital investigations, such as finding people who do not want to be found, you can also contact me for investigations into people or companies if they are legit or not. What I Work On: ✅ Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment • Web penetration testing • Android Penetration Testing • Network Penetration Testing • Vulnerability assessments • Software & Security Testing ✅ OSINT Investigation • Background Checking • Social Media Investigation • Personal Profile Analysis • Target's Photos, Videos, Previous Records Analysis • Location Tracking • Business and Assets Information • IP Investigation and Tracking • Dark Web Investigation & Monitoring • Any Private Investigation ✅ Digital Forensic • Criminal and arrest record • Target's Photos, Videos, Previous Records Forensic • Data Forensic and Recovery • Phishing Investigations • Cyber Forensic of all about cybercrimes • Malware and Keylogger Analysis ✅ WordPress Malware Removal • Remove Malware from WordPress Website • Fix WordPress errors and issues • Fix Hacked Website • WordPress website Migration, Backup & clone • Fix SSL Certification Issue If you choose to work with me, you will get: ▶ Maximum effort to resolve your case ▶ A discreet and professional investigation ▶ A basic report with all the findings ▶ All the care you need, even after the job is done. My Background: 🕵️♂ Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH) from EC-Council 🕵️♂ Certified Junior Penetration Tester(eJPT) from INE Security 🕵️♂ Certified Google Cybersecurity Professional 🕵️♂ Certified API Penetration Tester 🕵️♂ Registered OSINT Analyst 🕵️♂ Certified OSINT Expert 🕵️♂ Certified Digital Forensic Investigator 🕵️♂ Student of Computer Science and Engineering If you need any services don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am always ready to give you the best services. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! -Sajeeb - $15/hr$15 hourly
MD HASANUR R.
- 4.9
- (23 jobs)
Pabna Sadar, EEthical Hacking
Web Application AuditAI SecurityCloud SecurityAPI TestingNetwork Penetration TestingWebsite SecurityBug InvestigationVulnerability AssessmentWeb Application SecurityWeb TestingBug BountyPenetration TestingInformation SecuritySecurity TestingSecurity Assessment & TestingCEH ( Certified Ethical Hacker). I am a Professional Ethical Hacker and Expert in Penetration testing and Website Security and Network Scanning I have 5+ experience in projects ranging from, Bug hunting, penetration testing, network Testing, Website Security, analysis, vulnerability assessment, and testing to investigative and forensic work. I bring high standards and tried and tested methodology with manual bug Hunting and techniques to deliver you professional results. ✅Professional at Bug Bounty Hunting ✅Professional at Penetration Testing ✅System Hacking ✅Network Scanning ✅Professional at API Testing ✅Professional at Android and IOS Penetration Testing ✅Professional in Security Testing ✅Professional at Web Application Security ✅Professional at Vulnerability Assessment ✅Professional at Network Penetration Testing ✅Professional at Hacked site Recover ✅ Professional at Malware Removal/Virus Removal ✅ Website Testing part manually = Brute Force Attack = Unauthorized access to card = Business logic flaws allow the unauthorized transfer of funds = Unauthorized access to customer data = Unauthorized access to the example.com website = Authentication related issues = Authorization related issues = Data Exposure = Smuggling Testing = Bypass Rate Limit Protection = Bypass Authentication = Broken Access Control = Information Disclosure = Remote Code Execution (RCE) = Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) = Subdomain Takeover = Account Takeover = Code Execution = Content Discovery = Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) = SQL Injection (SQLI) = HTML Injection / Content Injection = Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) = Command Injection = Local File Inclusion (LFI) = Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) = XML External Entity (XXE) = Remote File Inclusion (RFI) = URL Redirection ✅System Testing 1. Password Cracking 2. Privilege Escalation 3. Malware Analysis 4. System Exploitation 5. Post Exploitation 6. Social Engineering 7. Network Sniffing 8. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks 9. Security Misconfigurations 10. Vulnerability Scanning and Exploitation 12. Exploit Development ✅ Network Scanning Network Scanning List 1. Network Discovery 2. Port Scanning 3. Vulnerability Scanning 4. Service Version Detection 5. Network Mapping 6. Network Protocol Analysis 7. Wireless Network Scanning 8. SNMP Scanning 9. DNS Enumeration: 10. Network Performance Testing 11. Firewall and IDS/IPS Evasion 12. IoT and SCADA Network Scanning: 13. Cloud Network Scanning ✅ Penetration Testing Tools: = Metasploit = BurpSuite Professional = Nessus Professional = Acunetix Proffessional = Nuclei = Nmap = FFUF = Gau = Waybackurls = SQLMAP = wpscan = OWASP ZAP, etc. Terms of Services: • 100% Customer Satisfaction • Guaranteed Refund if not satisfied - $35/hr$35 hourly
Carlos G.
- 5.0
- (32 jobs)
Lima, LMAEthical Hacking
Technical WritingISO 27001IT Compliance AuditWeb Application SecuritySecurity ManagementNetwork Penetration TestingWeb App Penetration TestingInformation SecurityInformation Security ConsultationSecurity TestingApplication SecurityPenetration TestingI am an Information Security consultant with 11+ year experience in: -Information Security -Cybersecurity -Security government and management -ISO 27001 implementation and auditing -Securing Software Development Life Cycle -Ethical hacking and Penetration Testing -Security audits I hold these certifications: CISSP (Certified Security Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CEH Practical (Certified Ethical Hacker), CSWAE (Certified Secure Web Application Engineer ), CPTE (Certified Penetration Testing Engineer), PMP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, COBIT 5 Foundation, ITIL v3 Foundation, TOGAF 9 Foundation. - $40/hr$40 hourly
Shuvo A.
- 5.0
- (69 jobs)
Gazipur, KALIAKOIREthical Hacking
Cybersecurity ManagementWeb App Penetration TestingWeb DevelopmentPenetration TestingMalware RemovalNetwork Penetration TestingSecurity TestingWeb Application SecurityWebsite SecurityInformation SecurityWordPress Malware RemovalHi there, I'm a professional Certified Ethical Hacker, OSCP Certified Penetration Tester, Offensive Security Researcher and Cyber Security Expert with over 4 years of solid experience in the Cybersecurity industry. I'm open to working with you on Bug Hunting, Penetration Testing, Web Application Testing, Malware Analysis And Malware Removal from Websites, Website Security, WordPress Malware Removal, WordPress Website Security, Server Security Testing, Database Testing, and Security Maintenance. I also have extensive experience in providing self-paced and live penetration testing and red team training to students and professionals and working as a trainer at Codemnabd which is rewarded as the best e-learning training provider in Bangladesh. Offensive Security Certifications : 🏅 OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) 🏅 Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) 🏅 Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) 🏅Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) 🏅Cloud and AI Security Engineer (SC-500) 🏅CompTIA Security+ 🏅 CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) 🏅 eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) Core abilities revolve around the following skills: ✅Internal / External Network Penetration Testing, Red Team TTPs ✅ Active Directory Penetration Testing, Atomic Red Teaming, MITRE ATT&CK ✅ Privilege Escalation Techniques ✅ Web Application Penetration & Security Testing ✅ Wireless Network Penetration Testing ✅Physical PenTest ✅ AV/EDR Evasion ✅ Bash & Python Scripting, C, C++, C# ✅Social Engineering + OSINT ✅SIEM Solution ✅Incident Response ✅Threat Intelligence ✅Digital Forensics ✅Advanced Phishing Analysis ✅Malware Analysis ✅WordPress Malware Removal ✅ WordPress Security ✅ Hacked Website/Web Application Recovery ✅Software Security Testing ( Automation & Manual Testing) If you are interested in my services, feel free to contact me. I will be glad to help you and will show you my previous work. Thanks, Shuvo Ahmed Want to browse more talent?
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