Description
Proteus Europe is searching for a Security penetration tester for one of its clients based in West London.Our Client :-
They are part of a globally known high tech leader in industry with a range of products spanning the globe. This part of the global corporation is developing next generation Biometric solutions which we will all be using in the future to provide FIDO (Fast identity online) to perform online transactions or perhaps unlock your car via your mobile phone. As such they are at the cutting edge of technology with a clear vision for the future in the tech field. This is your chance to become part of their winning team.
Your New role :-
As a System Security Penetration Tester, you will be expected to conduct formal tests on web-based applications and work closely with website administrators and application developers to follow-up on and assist with remediation efforts. As part of the security team you will also be expected to assist team members with other activities (i.e. security investigations, security audits, research, training etc.).
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Understand manual penetration testing techniques and apply industry standard best-practices (e.g. OWASP).
- Apply testing methodologies to find vulnerabilities in a range of systems, including web applications, mobile applications, server and network infrastructure.
- Develop skills and knowledge in new areas of information security and progress towards industry qualifications.
- Work independently on projects, liaising with team members and clients.
- Write reports and technical documentation to a client-presentable standard.
- Help improve the methodologies, tools and processes of penetration test.
- Ensure Company Security Policies are adhered to.
It would be advantage if you had experience with any of the following:
- Mobile App (Android-based APK) Penetration testing skill
- Identify and manage legal liabilities relating to security
- Security assessment skill for data protection regarding DTA/DPA or payment gateway interface
- Knowledge of access control, incident response and risk management
- Penetration skill and knowledge for HTML5
Your Skills and experience :-
Essential Skills :-
- Web application security testing and penetration testing skill
- Website mock hacking testing skill
- Intimate knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and networking architectures.
- Knowledge of databases, applications, and web server design and implementation
- Knowledge of all OWASP TOP 10 vulnerabilities including countermeasure
- Fluent, both written and spoken, in English
Desirable Skills :-
- Experienced Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems and security
- Experience of mobile application penetration testing ( iOS or Android)
- Programming language experience in one or all of the following Java, Visual Basic, .NET, PHP, Perl, and Etc
- Experience of penetration testing for Web API or RESTful API using json/ XML,
- Experience in security testing all common internet and associated technologies
Proteus Europe operates in partnership with our candidates by building strong and lasting
relationships at all levels.
If you apply for this role, we will:
- Contact you within one week to discuss your current situation and suitability for this role.
- Keep searching for other suitable positions should this role not be right for you.
- Keep you informed at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Actively follow up with our client on your behalf to gain useful feedback throughout the
process.
If you are looking for a new role, but this role isn't quite right for you, please contact us in
confidence for a discussion about how we can help you.