Security Assurance Penetration Tester

TL;DR

Security Assurance Penetration Tester: Conducting manual and automated penetration testing across web and cloud environments with an accent on identifying vulnerabilities, assessing exploitation risks, and recommending mitigation strategies. Focus on developing and maintaining scripts to automate security testing and cybersecurity processes, while supporting continuous enhancement of security practices.

Location: United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.

What you will do

• Conduct manual and automated penetration testing across web and cloud environments, including SAST, DAST, configuration reviews, and code analysis.
• Document findings and produce detailed technical security assessment reports.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities and exploitation risks; recommend mitigation and detection strategies.
• Validate security fixes, ensuring remediation efforts are correctly implemented.
• Analyze recurring security issues to identify root causes and propose permanent solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts to automate security testing and cybersecurity processes.

Requirements

• Good years of security experience and IT experience in software development or DevOps
• BS in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)
• At least one relevant offensive-security certification (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, GXPN, CEH, or equivalent penetration testing/red teaming certification).
• Strong understanding of cloud services, networking, web application architecture, content delivery, and operating system security.
• Ability to scope, execute, and report on penetration tests (manual and automated).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization.
• Offer generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Provide access to extensive learning and development resources.
• Offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals.
• Provide access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Offer access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work