Role Purpose:
The Senior Security Consultant leads others in the delivery of penetration testing & offensive security projects to ensure a successful outcome that at least meets or exceeds the expectations of our clients.
Role Outcomes:
- The customer recognises you as a subject matter expert and they have confidence in the comprehensiveness of the testing methodology and the accuracy of the results.
- Penetration testing projects are delivered efficiently and on schedule.
- Projects are adequate scoped and that estimated testing times are clearly communicated for producing a Statement of Work (SOW).
- Penetration testers are well informed and prepared to commence testing on schedule.
- The client has prepared the testing environment prior to the project start date so that the engagement is executed smoothly and without delay.
- The quality of the Penetration Testing Report by ensuring it has been peer reviewed and approved for release to the client.
- All client data is managed in strict accordance with Vantage Point Security data security and protection policies throughout the project.
Role Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary technical owner for projects internally and externally with the client.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and be fully aware of all projects in the delivery schedule and their progress status.
- Perform manual penetration tests of websites, services, infrastructure, networks, IoT Devices, and mobile applications to discover and report exploitable vulnerabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to assist team members to master attack methods and reliably perform 100% coverage of all assigned test cases.
- Clearly document and communicate findings and recommendations to the client.
- Author new test-cases that meet the requirements of emerging technologies and security requirements.
- Continuously learn and master new hacking methods in new and emerging technologies.
- Maintain a minimum of CREST CRT certification.
