Markovate - Penetration Tester - Cyber Security

As a Penetration Tester, you will be instrumental in safeguarding our AI platforms by identifying vulnerabilities and simulating real-world attacks.

Your expertise will help fortify our systems, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of our AI solutions.

What you can expect :

- Conduct Penetration Tests: Perform comprehensive penetration testing on AI models, APIs, cloud infrastructures, and associated systems to uncover security weaknesses.

- AI-Specific Threat Analysis: Identify and assess vulnerabilities unique to AI systems, including model inversion, data poisoning, and adversarial attacks.

- Tool Development: Create and maintain custom scripts and tools to automate testing processes and improve efficiency.

- Reporting: Document findings in detailed reports, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.

- Collaboration: Work closely with development, data science, and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices throughout the AI product lifecycle.

- Stay Updated: Keep abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, penetration testing techniques, and AI security research.

What we are looking for :

- Masters or Bachelors in Engineering with specialization in Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence or Information Technology or a related field.

- Demonstrated expertise with a minimum of 4 years in relevant roles.

- Penetration Testing Tools: Proficiency with tools like Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark.

- Programming and Scripting: Strong skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and developing custom testing tools.

- Networking and Protocols: In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and other networking protocols.

- Operating Systems: Experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments.

- Cloud Security: Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security configurations.

- AI and Machine Learning: Basic understanding of machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and AI model architectures.

- Demonstrated ability to assess complex systems and identify potential vulnerabilities.

- Creative approach to overcoming obstacles and finding effective solutions.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Commitment to ethical hacking practices and adherence to legal standards.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving cybersecurity landscapes.

- Experience in leading security projects or mentoring junior team members.

- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

- Proactive in acquiring new knowledge and staying updated with industry trends.

Preferred Skills :

- Advanced Threat Analysis: Experience in identifying and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats.

- Social Engineering: Knowledge of social engineering tactics and their application in penetration testing.

- Security Frameworks: Familiarity with OWASP, NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001 standards.

- Secure Coding Practices: Understanding of secure coding standards and the ability to perform code reviews.