Ethical Hacker Needed for Security Checks

# Requirement: Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist

**Job Title:** Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist
**Engagement Type:** Freelance / Project-Based
**Work Mode:** Remote
**Experience:** Proven experience in ethical hacking and cybersecurity

### About the Requirement

We are looking for a skilled and experienced **Ethical Hacker / Cybersecurity Specialist** to help us assess system security, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, network security, and web application security. We are looking for a professional who follows ethical hacking standards and works only with proper authorization.

### Key Responsibilities

- Conduct authorized penetration testing on websites, web applications, APIs, and networks.
- Identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential attack vectors.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits.
- Assess authentication systems, access controls, and account security.
- Review server configurations, firewall settings, and network security.
- Test for common web application vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and broken access controls.
- Provide recommendations to resolve identified vulnerabilities.
- Prepare a detailed security assessment report with findings, risk ratings, and remediation steps.
- Retest systems after fixes to verify that vulnerabilities have been addressed.

### Required Skills

- Practical experience with ethical hacking and penetration testing.
- Familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, OWASP ZAP, and Wireshark.
- Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Understanding of Linux, networking, HTTP/HTTPS, APIs, and authentication protocols.
- Experience preparing professional vulnerability assessment reports.
- Ability to communicate technical findings in clear, understandable language.

### Deliverables

1. Initial security assessment and testing plan.
2. Documentation of identified vulnerabilities.
3. Risk classification for each finding.
4. Recommended remediation steps.
5. Final security assessment report.
6. Retesting and verification, if included in the agreed scope.

### Candidate Requirements

- Demonstrable cybersecurity experience or relevant certifications.
- Strong commitment to confidentiality and responsible disclosure.
- Ability to work within an agreed scope and timeline.
- Willingness to sign an NDA if required.
- Testing must be limited to systems for which written authorization has been provided.

### To Apply

Please share the following details:

1. Your relevant ethical hacking and penetration testing experience.
2. Examples of previous security assessment projects (without disclosing confidential client information).
3. Tools and methodologies you use.
4. Your estimated project cost or hourly rate.
5. Your availability and expected turnaround time.

**Important:** Please apply only if you have legitimate ethical hacking experience and can conduct authorized security testing professionally.

We look forward to working with a qualified cybersecurity specialist.