Security Engineer (Pen Tester)

Sky UK; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky is looking for a Security Engineer (Pen Tester) to join their Cyber Security team. This role involves performing software security testing, analyzing attack vectors, and helping to strengthen security measures for products. A passion for cybersecurity and a deep understanding of testing techniques are essential for the ideal candidate. Join Sky and help protect our products and customers in an ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Benefits

Pension package

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Sky Q

Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

Qualifications

• Passionate about security and technology.
• Experience with cloud applications and SDN technology.
• Deep knowledge of common programming errors.

Responsibilities

• Perform software security testing and code analysis.
• Analyse attack chains and recommend mitigation methods.
• Conduct changes to stateful firewalls.

Skills

Fluency with pen-testing techniques and tools

Assessment experience against web apps, APIs

Knowledge of programming errors

Experience with vulnerability scanning

Understanding of application architectures

Passion for cybersecurity

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Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Do you naturally consider how technology might be bypassed, modified, defeated or used in an unexpected way? Are you passionate about security and driven to stay current with evolving security issues? Are you a tenacious problem solver who can work effectively both individually and within a team? Do you thrive in a setting with smart people and challenging problems?

If yes, we want to hear from you!

We are a Product Security SDL team consisting of a Security lead, SDL coach, threat model architects, a software pen tester and a hardware assessor. We work with development teams across Group Product to improve their security posture.

What You'll Do

• Perform software security testing and code analysis using static source code analysers
• Analyse attack chains and recommend efficient methods for mitigation
• Help advance the goal of building-in security to all Comcast products
• Conduct routine changes to stateful firewalls
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Fluency with pen-testing techniques and tools, including identifying attack surfaces of interest, loop-back proxies, fuzzers, disassemblers, and reverse-engineering
• Broad range of assessment experience against web apps, APIs, system/network platforms, mobile applications, etc.
• Deep knowledge of common errors in programming, cryptographic implementations, network/service configurations
• Extensive experience with vulnerability scanning, cataloguing, and remediation strategies
• Understanding of embedded software, middleware, and application architectures
• Recent experience with scaled cloud applications and SDN technology
• Passion for cybersecurity, an entrepreneurial spirit, persistence, and resourcefulness
  
  

Team Overview

Cyber Security

Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving. That's why keeping Sky safe from cyber-attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you’ll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever-changing cyber landscape.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
  
  

Inclusion & How You'll Work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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