Penetration Tester is very important for the security of an organization. This position is responsible for simulating cyberattacks to report and identify security flaws on networks, computer systems, and infrastructure. They conduct authorized tests on computer systems to expose weaknesses in their security that can be attacked by criminals. The duties and responsibilities of a Penetration Tester include advising methods to reduce or fix security risks to systems, creating and planning penetration methods, tests, and scripts. They are also responsible for working with clients to identify their needs from the test, like the type and number of systems they would like for testing.

The skills required to be a great Penetration Tester are advanced computer skills, programming, and scripting, computer and information security, problem-solving skills, report writing as well as data analytics. It is also an advantage if you have knowledge about computer systems engineering, forensic computing, computer science, network management, and cybersecurity. Create your Penetration Tester Resume by clicking on ''Use this Resume'' button.