Security Test Analyst

SITA Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days

Flex Day

Flex Location: up to 30 days remote

Employee Wellbeing

Professional Development

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

SITA is seeking a Security Test Analyst in Ireland to strengthen security, quality and resilience of software solutions. You will define and implement the Security Test Strategy, using DAST tools like Octane and Azure DevOps to identify vulnerabilities throughout the SDLC.

You will execute security testing, triage findings, and produce clear test and security reports. You will work with DevOps teams to automate scalable security testing and improve testing practices for CI/CD and DevSecOps

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst with hands-on security testing and vulnerability identification.
• Strong knowledge of modern software testing methodologies including functional, integration and security testing.
• Experience with Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools and triaging security findings.
• Experience testing REST and SOAP web services/APIs using Postman and SoapUI.
• Experience in Agile, DevOps and CI/CD environments, understanding how security fits into SDLC.
• Azure DevOps experience for test management, defect tracking and delivery processes is desirable.
• ISTQB certification is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of security testing activities to ensure software meets security, quality, and resilience standards.
• Execute and analyze DAST scans, triage findings, and track issues in Octane.
• Perform manual security testing and identify opportunities to automate repeatable tests.
• Develop effective security test plans, scenarios, and coverage from requirements and architecture.
• Define test environments, data, tools, and resources for security testing.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to investigate vulnerabilities and verify fixes.

Skills

Security testing

DAST

Azure DevOps

Octane

CI/CD

DevSecOps

REST/SOAP APIs

Postman/SoapUI

ISTQB

English comms

Education

ISTQB certification

Tools

Octane

Azure DevOps

Postman

SoapUI

Selenium WebDriver

TestNG

Java

Job description

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job?

The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

As a Security Test Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the security, quality and resilience of our software solutions. You will help define and implement the Security Test Strategy, using Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools and technologies such as Octane and Azure DevOps to identify and manage security vulnerabilities throughout the software development lifecycle.

You will be responsible for executing security testing, analysing results, triaging vulnerabilities and risks, and producing clear test and security reports. Working closely with developers, architects and other members of a highly collaborative DevOps team, you will help ensure security is embedded into our development and delivery processes.

You will analyse requirements, develop test plans, enhance testing processes and contribute to the implementation of automated, scalable and maintainable security testing solutions. You will also support continuous improvement of our testing practices, helping to strengthen security and overall product quality.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Take ownership of security testing activities, helping ensure our software meets defined security, quality and resilience standards.
• Take ownership of security testing activities, ensuring software meets defined security, quality and resilience standards.
• Execute and analyse DAST scans, triaging findings and ensuring vulnerabilities, risks and issues are accurately recorded and tracked in Octane.
• Perform manual security testing where required and identify opportunities to automate repeatable security testing activities.
• Analyse requirements and solution architecture to develop effective security test plans, scenarios and coverage.
• Define the test environments, test data, tools and resources required to successfully execute security testing.
• Collaborate with developers, architects and other team members to investigate vulnerabilities, support remediation, verify fixes and identify potential security gaps.
• Provide clear reporting on security testing progress, findings, risks and outcomes to project teams and stakeholders.
• Continuously improve security testing processes, tools and automation, staying current with security testing best practices and supporting integration into CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Proven experience as a Test Analyst, with hands‑on experience in security testing and vulnerability identification.
• Strong knowledge of modern software testing methodologies, including functional, integration and security testing.
• Experience with Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools and interpreting, analysing and triaging security findings.
• Experience testing REST and SOAP web services/APIs, using tools such as Postman and SoapUI.
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps and CI/CD environments, with an understanding of how security testing can be integrated into the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for test management, defect tracking and delivery processes is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of OpenText Application Quality Management/Octane is desirable.
• ISTQB certification.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess and communicate security vulnerabilities, risks and remediation priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with developers, testers, architects and other stakeholders.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience in test automation, with practical knowledge of technologies such as Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, Java and SoapUI.

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

• Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
• Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
• Flex Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
• Employee Wellbeing: We've got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
• Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
• Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify in the application process.