Penetration tester: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Penetration testers design and run simulated cyber attacks to test for security weaknesses in computer systems, databases, networks and web applications.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$89,000–$114,750 a year (up to $140,000)
- Training0-3 years
- IndustryInformation technology
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 penetration tester job on ManyJobs now
- Penetration TesterFoodstuffs · Mangere, Auckland
What you’d do
- analyse system, network and data security
- design and run cyber security tests
- find security weaknesses in computer systems
- develop security policies
- teach cyber security standards
- research different types of cyber attacks
- analyse data to find criminal activity
- write technical reports
Life on the job
Penetration testers:
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends or evenings
- usually work in offices
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
How to get in
You usually need a qualification and experience to become a penetration tester.
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
You may need:
- a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or similar area
- experience in similar work
- a relevant industry-based certification
- to pass a police check
Also known as: Penetration and vulnerability tester, ethical hacker, offensive security professional, offensive security certified professional, cyber security professional, cyber security tester
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