Cyber Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

Reverside is an established IT services provider delivering Software Development, IT Resourcing, Digital Transformation, and Systems
Support solutions. We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer specialising in
Penetration Testing to identify vulnerabilities across applications, APIs, and
internal systems. The role focuses on proactive security testing, risk
identification, and providing actionable remediation recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing across web
  applications, APIs, and internal systems.
  
• Participate in scoping sessions and define
  testing requirements.
  
• Perform security assessments, particularly
  across web and API environments.
  
• Identify, analyse, and document vulnerabilities.
  
• Provide clear and actionable remediation
  recommendations.
  
• Engage with stakeholders to discuss findings and
  remediation.
  
• Research and improve security testing
  methodologies.
  
• Support senior team members with complex
  security assessments.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 6+ years’ professional penetration testing experience.
  
• Strong web application and API security
  experience.
  
• Experience with Burp Suite or similar security
  testing tools.
  
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common
  vulnerabilities.
  
• Ability to read and understand a
  programming/scripting language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, or PHP.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and
  communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage the full penetration testing
  lifecycle from scoping to reporting.
  
• Grade 12 / Matric required.
  
• Tertiary qualification or relevant IT/Cyber
  Security certification. Preferred
  

Certifications

• OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
  
• eWPT – eLearnSecurity Web Penetration Tester
  
• Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
  

Core Skills

• Penetration Testing
  
• Web Application Security
  
• API Security
  
• Burp Suite
  
• OWASP Top 10
  
• Vulnerability Assessment
  
• Security Testing
  
• Python/Bash/PowerShell
  
• Risk & Remediation
  
• Cyber Security