Junior Cyber Threat Specialist & Penetration Tester

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a Cyber Threat Specialist (Penetration Tester). The role involves conducting penetration testing, supporting security operations, and developing security tools. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a STEM field, up to 2 years of experience, and knowledge in ethical hacking, networking protocols, and scripting languages. The position promises a dynamic work environment in a team-oriented culture focused on security engineering and technology advancement.

Qualifications

• Desirable: A University degree or equivalent qualifications in a STEM subject.
• Desirable: Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
• Up to 2 years of experience in IT, security engineering, or DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Support incident response and threat handling.
• Develop and maintain security tools and configurations.

Skills

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

Networking and security protocols

Scripting or programming

Security Tooling

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Entry-level certifications (CompTIA Security+, etc.)

Tools

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

A financial services company in London seeks a Cyber Threat Specialist (Penetration Tester). The role involves conducting penetration testing, supporting security operations, and developing security tools. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a STEM field, up to 2 years of experience, and knowledge in ethical hacking, networking protocols, and scripting languages. The position promises a dynamic work environment in a team-oriented culture focused on security engineering and technology advancement.