Description:
ResponsibilitiesPerform scoped vulnerability validation and security checks across: Windows and Linux endpoints/servers Active Directory basics (identity, authentication, common misconfigurations) Network services and exposures (SMB, RDP, SSH, HTTP/S, DNS, etc.) Perimeter and segmentation observations (where applicable) Use established tooling and playbooks to: Enumerate assets and services Validate findings (reduce false positives) Identify weak configurations and common attack paths Assist with internal quality control: Evidence gathering (screenshots, command output, logs) Reproducibility steps Risk ratings aligned to our reporting standard Reporting & Client Delivery
Draft assessment reports including: Executive summary (simple and accurate) Technical findings with evidence and impact Prioritised remediation recommendations Participate in internal walkthroughs and client readouts (as confidence grows)
Skills & Experience
Solid foundational understanding of: TCP/IP networking, ports/services, routing/firewalls (basic) Windows and Linux fundamentals (users, permissions, services, logs) Security concepts: least privilege, authentication, patching, segmentation Comfortable working in a terminal (Linux + basic PowerShell) Ability to follow a testing methodology and document work clearly Professional communication: can explain technical issues simply and accurately Integrity and responsibility: understands sensitivity of client environments and data It would be advantageous
04 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za