Penetration Tester
Ethically hack systems to find vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are the ethical hackers who help organizations find and fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. The role combines deep technical knowledge with creative thinking and strong communication skills. With the cybersecurity talent gap widening, experienced pentesters are among the most sought-after professionals in tech, with opportunities in consultancies, enterprises, and independent contracting.
Compétences
Optimisation LinkedIn
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Share CTF achievements and writeups
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Post about interesting vulnerability classes
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Highlight OSCP, OSCE, or similar certifications
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Connect with security consultancies and red teams
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Contribute to bug bounty programs publicly
CV et Curriculum
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Highlight certifications: OSCP, OSWE, CRTO
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Include bug bounty achievements and CVEs found
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Detail types of assessments performed
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Show report writing and communication skills
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Include CTF rankings and competition results
Stratégie d'Outreach
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Reference their bug bounty program if they have one
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Share relevant pentesting case studies
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Demonstrate responsible disclosure track record
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Connect with their red team members
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Offer insights on their public-facing security
Préparation d'Entretiens
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Prepare to demonstrate live hacking skills
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Review OWASP Top 10 in depth
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Show methodical approach to testing
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Demonstrate clear technical communication
Une journée en tant que Penetration Tester
Scope engagement with client, perform reconnaissance, run automated scans, manual testing of applications and networks, exploit vulnerabilities, document findings, write detailed reports with remediation recommendations.
Parcours de Carrière
Erreurs courantes
Only listing tools without showing methodology
Not having OSCP or equivalent certification
Ignoring report writing skills on CV
Not showing business communication ability
Focusing only on technical exploits without risk assessment
Outils essentiels
Questions fréquentes
Salaire moyen d'un/e Penetration Tester?
Le salaire moyen d'un/e Penetration Tester en Europe se situe entre 55K - 100K EUR. Cela varie selon l'expérience, la localisation et le type d'entreprise.
Compétences clés pour un/e Penetration Tester?
Principales compétences techniques : Web App Testing, Network Pentesting, Social Engineering, Exploit Development, Report Writing. Les soft skills comme la communication et le travail d'équipe sont tout aussi importants.
Parcours de carrière d'un/e Penetration Tester?
Parcours typique : Junior Pentester > Penetration Tester > Senior Pentester > Red Team Lead > Principal Security Consultant > Head of Offensive Security.
Penetration Tester
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