Penetration Testers
Cyber Systems Engineer, System Vulnerability Analyst, Threat Hunter, Vulnerability Assessor
What they do:
Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.
On the job, you would:
- Document penetration test findings.
- Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- Write audit reports to communicate technical and procedural findings and recommend solutions.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- product and service development
Communications
- telecommunications
- multimedia
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- customer service
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by writing
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Initiative
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Perseverance
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Development environment software
- Go Hot Technology
- Oracle Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition J2EE Hot Technology
Operating system software
- Apple iOS Hot Technology
- Google Android Hot Technology
Transaction security and virus protection software
- Metasploit In Demand
- Rapid7 software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 4)
bachelor's degree or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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