About the Role
Proforce Limited is a total defence solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection, delivering confidence in protective mobility across Africa. We are seeking a skilled and driven Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester) with a hacker mindset to proactively simulate real-world attacks, identify critical security vulnerabilities, and safeguard our digital infrastructure against emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct black-box, gray-box, and white-box penetration tests on web applications, mobile apps, and APIs based on OWASP Top 10 standards.
- Perform social engineering, phishing simulation campaigns, and red team exercises simulating advanced persistent threats (APT).
- Develop and execute custom exploits, document proof-of-concept findings, and provide risk-ranked remediation guidance to developers.
- Analyze security findings from bug bounty programs and collaborate with internal stakeholders to patch vulnerabilities promptly.
- Stay current on CVEs, exploits, hacker tools, and threat actor techniques to maintain a robust defense posture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field with proven experience in offensive security.
- Demonstrated proficiency with testing tools including Burp Suite, Nmap, MobSF, Frida, and Kali Linux.
- Strong understanding of security standards such as NIST 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Benchmarks.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE, or GPEN are highly preferred.
- Programming and scripting capabilities in Python, Bash, JavaScript, or PowerShell.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and advanced security certifications.
- Dynamic work environment within a leading African defense and security technology company.