Attack Surface Reduction Engineer

NatWest Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is looking for an Attack Surface Reduction Analyst to support secure services and ensure robust security considerations throughout the development lifecycle. This role demands strong skills in risk management, vulnerability discovery across diverse environments, and expertise with scanning tools like Qualys. Collaborating with feature teams and establishing a culture of innovation, you will help the bank leverage new developments in security and contribute to risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of one or more security subject areas and risk appetites.
• Experience with vulnerability discovery across diverse environments.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and API security.

Responsibilities

• Understand security considerations throughout the development lifecycle.
• Support risk identification and contribute to risk management strategies.
• Evaluate and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.

Skills

Knowledge of security subject areas

Understanding of risk management frameworks

Experience with vulnerability discovery

Proficient with scanning tools like Qualys

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Tools

Qualys

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A leading bank is looking for an Attack Surface Reduction Analyst to support secure services and ensure robust security considerations throughout the development lifecycle. This role demands strong skills in risk management, vulnerability discovery across diverse environments, and expertise with scanning tools like Qualys. Collaborating with feature teams and establishing a culture of innovation, you will help the bank leverage new developments in security and contribute to risk management strategies.