Driven Penetration Tester Wanted for Fast-Growing IT Startup

Our client, a fast-growing IT startup specializing in offensive cybersecurity, is now looking for a driven penetration tester. They offer a dynamic and innovative work environment with a relaxed and supportive culture where technical expertise is combined with personal development.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a penetration tester, you will work to identify and address vulnerabilities in complex IT infrastructures, web, and mobile applications. You will be part of a creative team delivering secure and sustainable solutions to clients in the banking and IT sectors.

You will be offered:

A consulting assignment for 6 months, intended to transition into employment with the client company.
Work in a small, innovative team with significant influence and support, as well as opportunities to participate in fun trips and activities.
A dedicated consultant manager ready to coach you in your assignment and personal development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In the role of Penetration Tester, you will work with advanced offensive security in varied and technically challenging environments. You will be part of a team that simulates real attacks to identify and address security weaknesses.

Conduct penetration tests within infrastructure, Active Directory, web, and mobile applications.
Participate in red teaming exercises and simulations of advanced attacks.
Identify and assess vulnerabilities in complex systems and applications.
Deliver detailed reports with recommended actions and improvements.
Collaborate closely with clients to create secure and sustainable solutions.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

Has a strong interest in cybersecurity and continuous skill development.
Possesses good problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Can work independently and take initiative.
Is fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Has good knowledge of offensive cybersecurity and penetration testing.

It is a merit if you have:

Experience with Red Teaming exercises.
Activity in bug bounty programs or CTF competitions.
Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, or similar.
Basic programming knowledge.
Experience in system administration.

To succeed in this role, you have the following personal qualities:

Helpful
Social
Responsible
Energetic
Intellectually curious

For this assignment, we will conduct a security clearance. To start the assignment, you must be able to undergo and be approved in all steps of the security clearance process.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is managed by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply ongoing selection and will remove the advertisement when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. When applying, a CV is requested. A cover letter is not used as a selection method and therefore does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.