Senior Test Lead
South Africa
Job Description
Senior Test Lead
Others, Others

Job Summary

To develop comprehensive test plans based on project requirements and objectives in collaboration with project stakeholders to define testing scope, goals, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform penetration testing on web applications, APIs, networks, and systems
  • Conduct Red Team exercises to simulate advanced cyberattack scenarios
  • Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities
  • Provide detailed reports with risk ratings and remediation recommendations
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to fix vulnerabilities
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and security audits
  • Stay updated on latest attack techniques, tools, and threat landscape
  • Support incident response and forensic investigations when required
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and policies

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of network security, web security, and system security
  • Hands-on experience with tools such as:
    • Metasploit
    • Burp Suite
    • Nmap
    • Nessus
    • Wireshark
  • Good understanding of:
    • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
    • Penetration testing methodologies (PTES, OSSTMM)
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
  • Experience with Linux/Unix systems
  • Familiarity with Active Directory environments and privilege escalation techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications such as:
    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
    • OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
    • CREST, GPEN (Good to have)
  • Experience in Red Team operations / adversary simulation
  • Knowledge of cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Skill Requirements

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Other Requirements

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.