Application Security Consultant

Cytix; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare (inc. dental, optical, and hearing)

Unlimited Holidays

EMI share options

Job summary

Cytix is looking for a Security Consultant specializing in Application Security Testing to join our dynamic team in Manchester. This full-time hybrid role involves penetration testing of web applications, APIs, and mobile applications across various industries.

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in penetration testing and will collaborate with development teams to enhance application security. Competitive salary up to £50k with regular reviews and excellent benefits including private healthcare and unlimited holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Penetration Testing or a similar offensive security role.

Responsibilities

• Penetration Testing web applications, APIs, and mobile applications for clients.
• Assist in vulnerability identification and remediations with stakeholders.
• Perform risk reviews of application changes as part of the security testing process.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Application Security Engineering

Vulnerability Identification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Manchester-based application security business as a member of the Application Security Engineering team. Cytix is a platform that threat models development tickets and creates security testing plans that include both manual and automated testing.

In this role, you won't be confined to traditional 4+1 web applications. We're breaking away from the constraints of CHECK or CE+ standards, and we're not interested in producing lengthy PDF reports. Instead, our focus is on seamlessly integrating continuous penetration testing into our customers' Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Collaborating closely with both our in-house development team and clients, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our products and services, helping to deliver the next generation of continuous penetration testing.

As a well-funded cybersecurity start-up doing something innovative, this opportunity is genuinely one-of-a-kind for the right individual.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Security Consultant specializing in Application Security (AppSec) Testing, located in Manchester with flexibility for remote work. Responsibilities include:

• Penetration Testing web applications, APIs, mobile applications, etc for our clients across a range of industries.
• Working with stakeholders of both a technical and non-technical nature to assist in vulnerability identification and remediations.
• Performing risk reviews of application changes as part of our continuous security testing process.

You will collaborate closely with developers and other teams to strengthen application security, drive continuous improvement, and enhance organizational resilience to cybersecurity threats.

• Up to £50k (reviewed regularly)
• EMI share options

Discretionary Benefits

• Private Healthcare (inc. dental, optical, and hearing)
• Unlimited Holidays

Location

• Office / Hybrid (Manchester City Centre)
• Permanent, full-time (40hrs/week)

Exclusions

• No STC/contractors

Requirements

• 2+ years in Penetration Testing, Application Security Engineering, or a similar offensive security role.

Advantageous Qualifications

While certifications are not required to apply for this role, the following certifications are recognised as advantageous when applying: CREST CRT, CPSA, OSCP, OSWA, OSWE