Manual Ethical Hacker (Web Applications)

Bank of America; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Competitive pension plan

Back-up childcare and adult care

Flexible benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Charity donation matching

Arts & Culture membership

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Manual Ethical Hacker for a critical role in safeguarding applications within the Cybersecurity Assurance Program. Your expertise will drive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to protect against potential threats.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Ethical Hacking, security protocols, and programming. The position is based in Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, providing a competitive benefits package including private healthcare, pension plans, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Security.
• Expert knowledge in security engineering, application architecture, and security protocols.
• Experience conducting ethical hacking assessments and simulating attacks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and evaluate applications.
• Monitor and set security standards.
• Provide technical support during risk assessments.

Skills

Ethical Hacking

Cyber Security

Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Programming Skills

Written and Oral Communication

Tools

Invicti

Burp

SQL Map

Job description

Job Title

Manual Ethical Hacker (Corporate Title: Up to Vice President)

Location

Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin and Chester (Ireland)

Role Summary

As an Ethical Hacker you will play a vital role in the Cybersecurity Assurance Program, safeguarding Bank of America’s applications from potential threats. You will conduct penetration tests, evaluate web, mobile, and web‑service applications, and collaborate with the team to strengthen defenses.

Responsibilities

• Understand application requirements and usage.
• Test applications using a variety of tools to identify vulnerabilities.
• Monitor existing and proposed security standards and setting groups.
• Conduct meetings to communicate findings, implications and realistic remediation timelines.
• Provide technical support throughout risk assessments and implementation of security procedures and products.
• Act as an SME, offering guidance and knowledge to reduce vulnerabilities during app development.
• Share knowledge through training sessions for technical and non‑technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in Ethical Hacking or Cyber Security.
• Expert knowledge in at least three of: information security, security engineering, application architecture, authentication and security protocols, session management, applied cryptography, communication protocols, mobile frameworks, single sign‑on technologies, exploit automation platforms, RESTful web services.
• Ability to manually identify and reproduce findings, develop PoCs, and triage incidents.
• Experience conducting web application ethical hacking assessments and manually simulating SQL injection or cross‑site scripting attacks.
• Knowledge of network and web protocols (e.g., UNIX/Linux, TCP/IP, cookies).
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Invicti, Burp, SQL Map) and penetration testing techniques.
• Solid programming/debugging skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and your family, with annual health screen and optional partner coverage.
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection.
• Back‑up childcare and back‑up adult care (20 days each per annum).
• Flexible benefits package including wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual GP services.
• Charity donation matching program.
• Arts & Culture corporate membership with discounted entry to cultural institutions.
• Opportunities to volunteer in local communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer. No applicant will be subject to less favourable treatment on the basis of gender, gender identity, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, membership of the Traveller community, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, civil status, socio‑economic background, family status or physical or mental disability.