Penetration Testing Senior Associate

PwC South Africa · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

At PwC, our cybersecurity team protects organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. The role focuses on penetration testing—executing simulated attacks to identify system vulnerabilities and provide proactive, secure solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze vulnerabilities and conduct penetration testing to identify weaknesses in client systems.
• Develop secure system designs and recommend proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports, and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain meaningful client relationships, communicating insights and driving value.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to navigate complex security challenges and support client objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Systems, or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, preferably in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, or a related domain.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.).
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Unix.
• Exposure to common security tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, or similar tools (preferred but not mandatory).
• Ability to assess platforms such as PHP, ASP, Node.js, and Java.
• Excellent understanding of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 20.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging technology trends and threat landscape.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client‑facing engagements.
• Experience working in client‑facing, consulting, or project‑based environments is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CEH, eCCPT, eJPT, eWAPT, OSCP, OSCE, or equivalent (great to have).
• Experience with bug bounty programs, security research, red team, and adversary simulation (great to have).

Legal Notice

PwC A.F. Ferguson & Co. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.