Penetration Tester

Who we are

Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019.

As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions. Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $22 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.

Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated Penetration Tester to join our Information Security team. The Penetration Tester will be responsible for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in our systems, networks, and applications to enhance the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, and security testing methodologies

Key Responsibilities:

Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation:

• Conduct comprehensive offensive penetration testing on network infrastructure, web applications, mobile applications, and other digital assets.
• Identify, analyze, and exploit security vulnerabilities using advanced tools and techniques.
• Perform manual testing to complement automated tools and identify complex vulnerabilities.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Document findings in detailed, clear, and concise penetration testing reports.
• Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate identified vulnerabilities
• Communicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Security Tools and Methodologies:

• Utilize a variety of penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Nmap, and others.
• Develop custom scripts and tools to assist in testing efforts.
• Stay updated on the latest security vulnerabilities, tools, and methodologies.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the security operations, development, and IT teams to address security issues..
• Participate in red team/blue team exercises to improve overall security posture..
• Provide support and guidance to junior penetration testers and security analysts

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure penetration testing activities comply with relevant regulations and standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, etc.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies and procedures

Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Computer Engineering or related degree

• Possesses relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP is required)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or a related field

• Proven track record of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in diverse environments..

• In-depth knowledge of network and application security principles.

• Proficiency with penetration testing tools and methodologies.

• Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques.

• Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, or PowerShell

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter

• A Panel Interview

• A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive team.

Moniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.