Description
As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our Identity products by conducting comprehensive penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for delivering end-to-end security assessments by picking up a pentest from our internal board. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the highest security standards for our products and services.
Responsibilities
- Lead security assessments and penetration testing efforts for a variety of Identity products, including but not limited to Azure Active Directory.
- Develop and execute test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures focused on uncovering weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
- Analyse, disassemble, and reverse engineer code to discover vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations.
- Document security findings with detailed descriptions, impactful severity, and actionable remediation strategies.
- Collaborate with product development teams to understand system architecture and design to pre-emptively address security concerns.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of internal penetration testing tools and processes.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and new tools and technologies in the security space.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in penetration testing or security research.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, or C/C++.
- Deep understanding of network protocols, cryptography, web application vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Familiarity with security testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP Oauth,and others.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP , OSCE , GWAPT ,or GPEN .
- Prior experience with cloud securityand services , particularly Microsoft Azure .
- Knowledgeof regulatory compliance standards such as PCI DSS , HIPAA , GDPR,etc .
Location
Reading , UK
Rate/Salary
500.00 - 500.00 GBP Daily
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