Penetration Tester

CyberOne

. Conduct comprehensive penetration testing engagements against enterprise infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting penetration testing and security assessments, particularly within Active Directory environments, while effectively communicating technical findings to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation recommendations based on comprehensive analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingActive Directory SecurityNetwork ProtocolsTechnical DocumentationVulnerability Assessment

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability IdentificationPrivilege Escalation TechniquesLateral Movement MethodologiesWindows Server AdministrationAuthentication MechanismsNetwork ArchitectureSecurity AssessmentsTechnical ReportingExploit Development

Soft Skills

Analytical AbilitiesProblem-Solving SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

BloodHoundMimikatzCrackMapExecImpacketNmapBurp SuiteMetasploitResponder

Industry Keywords

OWASPNISTPTESCyber ThreatsSecurity Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct comprehensive penetration testing engagements against enterprise infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications
Perform manual and automated security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential attack vectors
Assess and exploit Active Directory environments, including misconfigurations, privilege escalation paths, lateral movement opportunities, credential theft vulnerabilities, and excessive permissions or insecure delegation
Execute network and system exploitation activities to validate security weaknesses and assess their impact
Evaluate security controls, hardening measures, and defensive configurations within Active Directory environments
Simulate real-world attack scenarios to assess organizational resilience against cyber threats
Develop detailed technical reports covering attack paths, findings, business impact, proof-of-concept evidence, and remediation recommendations
Present technical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Work with internal teams and clients to support remediation efforts and provide security best-practice guidance
Stay current with emerging threats, attack techniques, exploitation methodologies, and security technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience conducting penetration tests across enterprise networks and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of Windows environments and Active Directory security
Experience identifying and exploiting Active Directory vulnerabilities and attack paths
Excellent understanding of network protocols and architecture
Excellent understanding of Windows Server administration
Excellent understanding of authentication mechanisms (Kerberos, NTLM)
Excellent understanding of privilege escalation techniques
Excellent understanding of lateral movement methodologies
Hands-on experience with BloodHound, Mimikatz, CrackMapExec, Impacket, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Responder
Familiarity with OWASP, NIST, and PTES security testing methodologies
Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities