Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester

  • Ireland
  • EUR 70,000
  • Permanent
  • Discipline: Cyber Security
  • Ref: 49345

I have a brand new permanent role with a financial services client of mine based in Dublin. This is a hybrid position that would require you to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote).

 

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in application security or ethical hacking.
  • Strong manual testing skills, including deep familiarity with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, and others.
  • Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, SQL).
  • Knowledge of web technologies and APIs (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
  • Familiarity with enterprise frameworks (e.g., .NET, Java Spring, Struts).
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., OSCP, GPEN, CEH) are a plus.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and execute security assessments on web and mobile platforms.
  • Emulate attacker behaviour to identify and demonstrate real-world risks.
  • Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
  • Contribute to internal tooling and research efforts to enhance testing capabilities.
  • Stay informed on emerging threats, tools, and techniques in the cybersecurity field.

*You must be based in Ireland & hold a Stamp 4/EU Citizenship to be considered*

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