Application Penetration Tester (Senior)
Location: Onsite – Dublin
Contract Start Date: 15th January 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Contract
Remote/Onsite/Hybrid: Onsite only
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Application Penetration Tester (Senior) with a minimum of 7 years of extensive professional experience. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert, capable of leading complex projects and client engagements, while managing a high-performing team. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive penetration tests across a wide range of ICT infrastructure, including web applications, mobile applications, network components, and more, ensuring the highest levels of security and minimizing disruptions.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough penetration testing across various systems, including web applications, mobile apps, network components, and physical devices (e.g., in-car routers, body-worn cameras), adhering to industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the Client to plan and design penetration testing activities, selecting appropriate methodologies and ensuring minimal operational impact.
• Deliver detailed, actionable reports that include executive summaries, technical analyses, evidence, and remediation recommendations tailored to the Client's environment.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions with the Client's staff to ensure they understand findings and how to implement remediation strategies.
• Follow up on remediation efforts to verify the effectiveness of fixes and ensure no new vulnerabilities have arisen.
• Offer ongoing consultation and guidance on best practices, security enhancements, and addressing any issues post-engagement.
• Conduct audits of security controls, configurations, and penetration testing procedures, ensuring alignment with NCSC Cyber Security Baseline Standards and ongoing compliance.
• Perform penetration tests that may involve logical and physical perimeter assessments, including multi-vector attacks.

Key Requirements:

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years in penetration testing or a similar role, with strong theoretical and practical expertise.
• Certifications:
• Mandatory: Penetration Testing certifications
• Desirable: Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• English Proficiency: C2 Mastery or equivalent certification under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Key Competencies & Skills:

• In-depth experience with penetration testing of applications pre- and post-deployment.
• Ability to identify vulnerable systems or applications susceptible to malicious access.
• Expertise in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and conducting detailed security assessments.
• Knowledge of advanced adversary techniques and the ability to replicate these methods during penetration testing.
• Experience in analyzing system configurations, pathways, and interactions, simulating the tactics of sophisticated adversaries.

Job Type: Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Up to €80,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Application Penetration Tester