Senior Penetration Tester

Posted on Jun 02, 2026

Title

Senior Penetration Tester

Apply before

Jul 02, 2026

City

Lahore

Responsibilities

Summary of Job Profile:

The Senior Penetration Tester Engineer is responsible for leading and executing advanced penetration testing engagements across networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments. This role involves mentoring junior team members, designing testing strategies, identifying complex security vulnerabilities, and delivering high-quality technical reports and remediation guidance to clients. The Senior Penetration Tester acts as a trusted security advisor, ensuring thorough risk identification and effective mitigation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scoping, and execution of penetration testing engagements across diverse environments and services.
• Work closely with clients to define testing objectives, scope, methodologies, and success criteria.
• Perform advanced manual and automated penetration testing to identify, validate, and exploit complex security vulnerabilities.
• Utilize and customize penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools including Nmap, Zmap, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SQLmap, Metasploit, Nessus, OpenVAS, and similar tools.
• Analyze test results, assess risk severity, and provide actionable remediation recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive technical and executive-level reports detailing findings, risks, impact, and mitigation strategies.
• Present penetration testing results, security risks, and remediation guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior penetration testers, reviewing work quality and providing technical direction.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and industry best practices
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) required to successfully perform the job:

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities, exploits, attack vectors, and remediation techniques.
• Advanced familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, web applications, and APIs.
  
  

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly explain complex security issues to clients and stakeholders.
  
  

Abilities

• Ability to work independently, lead engagements, and collaborate within a team.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required For The Position

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, GWAPT, or equivalent are preferred.
  
  

Competencies Required To Successfully Perform The Job

Technical Competencies

Behavioral/General Competencies

• Advanced Penetration Testing
• Operating Systems Security
• Networking Protocols
• Security Tools & Frameworks
• Web & Application Security
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Clear Communication
• Team Leadership & Mentoring
• Reporting & Documentation
  
  

Benefits

• Excellent Salary
• Fuel Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Annual Bonus