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About the role
- Penetration Tester assessing security posture for client systems. Join Ekco, a cloud solution provider in Europe, to enhance security practices and mitigate risks in applications and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on clients' systems across various platforms (including web applications, thick client applications, infrastructure, APIs, cloud platforms) to identify security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential risks.
- Carry out Penetration Tests both onsite, at client locations and remotely, depending on the requirements of the project.
- Utilise, develop and execute customized test plans, methodologies, and tools for penetration testing, focusing on both network and application layers, tailored to the client’s specific needs and requirements.
- Follow leading testing standards and methodologies such as OWASP and NIST.
- Evaluate system architectures and designs to identify potential security flaws and provide strategic recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Collaborate closely with clients and their development teams to gain a deep understanding of the architecture, codebase, and underlying technologies, offering guidance on issue remediation and secure coding practices.
- Utilise a wide range of manual and automated tools to conduct penetration testing.
- Prepare detailed and comprehensive reports documenting identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable remediation strategies, effectively communicating findings to clients.
- Stay abreast of the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, proactively advising clients on emerging risks and recommending appropriate countermeasures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of security professionals to implement tailored security best practices and guide clients in the secure development and deployment of applications and systems.
- Provide expert support during security incident response activities, assisting clients in investigating and remediating mobile app security incidents.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical clients.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or experience in a related field.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, PNPT, CREST CPSA,CRT accredited certs, SANS) and/or experience in mobile applications, thick client applications, Citrix and Secure Code Review are highly desirable.
- Proven track record as a Penetration Tester, with significant experience in web and mobile application, infrastructure and API security testing.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in professional penetration testing is required.
- Extensive expertise in security vulnerabilities, threats, and attack vectors, coupled with a thorough understanding of industry best practices and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, PTES).
- Solid understanding of application frameworks and architectures, operating systems (Windows, Unix), and underlying technologies.
- Hands-on experience performing mobile application penetration testing across Android and iOS platforms is highly desirable, including analysis of mobile app architectures, secure storage, authentication mechanisms, and inter-app communication.
- Proficiency in using cutting-edge penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite Professional, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, SoapUI/Postman/ReadyAPI).
- Strong understanding of programming and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate testing processes and develop custom scripts tailored to client’s specific needs is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, effectively managing multiple testing engagements, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality results.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Birthday Leave: One extra day off to celebrate
- Company Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- EkcOlympics: Global team activity challenges
- Unlimited access to Pluralsight for continuous development
- Real opportunities to grow, including international progression
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