Job highlights

- Willingness to stay up-to- with the latest trends in web security and penetration testing .
- Experience with basic web security testing or bug bounty programs .

Key Responsibilities, Deliverables / Outcomes As a Security Analyst specializing in Web Penetration Testing, you will assist in identifying vulnerabilities and assessing the security posture of web applications

You will work closely with senior team members to enhance your skills, perform web penetration testing, and contribute to delivering high-quality security assessments

Assist in performing web application penetration tests (both manual and automated) on internal and external web applications

Identify, exploit, and document web vulnerabilities (eg SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc) under guidance

Conduct vulnerability assessments using automated web application testing tools like OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, and other relevant tools

Analyze web application architectures and workflows to identify security risks

Document findings, security weaknesses, and suggested remediation steps in detailed reports

Collaborate with senior team members to refine findings and deliver skilled-grade reports to clients

Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, and Nmap for web security testing

Ensure that testing tools and systems are kept up-to- to ensure efficiency and coverage of emerging vulnerabilities

Stay up with the latest web security threats, exploits, and penetration testing techniques





Participate in internal training sessions, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and expand your knowledge of web application security

Follow industry standards such as OWASP Top 10, PTES, and other relevant guidelines during assessments

Adhere to internal and client-specific security policies, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and security regulations

Key Skills

Basic understanding of web application security concepts and common vulnerabilities

Familiarity with web penetration testing tools like Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nikto, and others

Knowledge of common web application attack vectors (eg SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF))

Ability to analyze and identify vulnerabilities in web technologies (eg HTML, JavaScript, APIs)

Strong communication skills, including the ability to document findings clearly and concisely

Willingness to stay up-to- with the latest trends in web security and penetration testing

Experience with basic web security testing or bug bounty programs

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and web security best practices

Exposure to common web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web frameworks (eg React, Angular, Node js)

Familiarity with basic network security tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and others

Key Competencies

Accountabilitymunications Oral & Written

Analysis Skills

Passion

Adaptability

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