Vulnerability Analyst (Application Security)

TL;DR

Vulnerability Analyst (Application Security): Performing security analysis of open source projects and documenting vulnerabilities with an accent on security research and risk mitigation. Focus on identifying public and undisclosed vulnerabilities, utilizing security tools, and contributing to the delivery of actionable security information.

Location: Must be based in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in application security, providing SAST, SCA, and DAST solutions to help organizations minimize risks in their software development lifecycle.

What you will do

• Perform vulnerability analysis and detailed documentation for open source projects.
• Conduct security research on both public and undisclosed vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with senior security researchers to deliver accurate and actionable security data.
• Carry out quality reviews of vulnerability reports.
• Contribute to the development of internal security tools.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or a proven willingness to learn.
• Location: Based out of the Belfast office.
• Strong understanding of OWASP, networking concepts, and open-source software.
• Knowledge of existing threats, mitigation strategies, and common operating systems.
• Familiarity with detection and protection technologies such as IDS, IPS, and WAF.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice to have

• Scripting experience in Python, Perl, Java, or Ruby.
• Understanding of testing techniques including static and dynamic analysis and fuzzing.
• Knowledge of the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), threat modelling, and attack surface analysis.