Senior Security Specialist; Penetration Tester

Senior Security Specialist; Penetration Tester
Dar es Salaam
NMB Bank PLC

Job Location :
Head Office, Hq
Job Purpose:
To plan and implement security tests on NMB systems.

Main Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth planned and ad-hoc penetration testing engagements within the bank.
Work closely with cross-functional delivery teams, present security test findings, agree upon remediation response plans, and follow-up implementation of the plans.
Carry out proof of concept on known risks and discovered vulnerabilities against the bank’s environment.
Prepare high-quality reporting for all tests performed that clearly articulate identified weaknesses.
Research and develop customized tools and automation scripts to improve the identification of vulnerabilities.
Provide security recommendations in the development and acquisition of the bank’s systems.
Support all third-party security test engagements including regulatory tests conducted at the bank.
Research, create, and maintain a repository of the security testing tactics, techniques, and tools to be used by the bank.
Work with system vendors as well as internal teams in verifying the security of the applications/systems implemented within the bank.
Conduct adversary simulation of malicious tactics

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent knowledge of the security testing landscape.
In-depth knowledge of security of various operating system flavors such as Windows, Linux, and Unix.
Understanding of the security mechanisms associated with Applications, Operating Systems, Networks, Databases, and Cloud technologies.
Knowledge of common information security testing frameworks and methodologies.
Understanding of network security architecture.
In-depth knowledge of threat/attack modeling and design review.
Strong pen-testing skills and experience in applications and infrastructure domains at a minimum.
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.
Demonstrable honesty, integrity, and credibility; ability to engender the trust and confidence of internal constituency and external partners.
Ability to communicate complex security concepts in an easy-to-understand business language.

Qualifications and Experience:

At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Preferred professional certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GIAC GPEN, GWAPT, GXPN, or any other relevant security certifications.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Cybersecurity.
Solid hands-on experience in carrying out Penetration Testing engagements.
Solid experience in developing custom exploit code, scripts, and tools to be used for various stages of Penetration testing engagement.
NMB Bank Plc is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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Job opening date : 08-Jul-2022
Job closing date : 22-Jul-2022