Senior Penetration Tester - Cloud Security (Remote)

Our client, a leading cybersecurity firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Penetration Tester with expertise in Cloud Security to join their elite offensive security team. This position is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments of cloud environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), common attack vectors, and penetration testing methodologies. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding our clients' critical infrastructure and sensitive data. This role demands a passion for ethical hacking, continuous learning, and a commitment to proactive security.

Responsibilities: Perform in-depth penetration tests and security assessments of cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Develop and execute custom exploit techniques to demonstrate the impact of identified vulnerabilities. Conduct red teaming exercises and adversarial simulations to test organizational defenses. Provide clear, concise, and actionable remediation recommendations to clients to address security weaknesses. Stay current with the latest cloud security threats, attack vectors, and penetration testing tools and techniques. Collaborate with client security teams to understand their infrastructure and business requirements. Contribute to the development of new testing methodologies and security tools. Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Mentor junior penetration testers and share knowledge within the security team. Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical hacking principles and guidelines. Participate in post-engagement reviews and provide ongoing security consulting as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 7 years of experience in penetration testing, with a strong specialization in cloud security. In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles, best practices, and common vulnerabilities in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. Proficiency with a wide range of penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Kali Linux). Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and exploit development. Understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and web application security. Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate are highly desirable. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical findings. Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously in a remote, fast-paced environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in cybersecurity, working remotely for a leading security solutions provider.