Cybersecurity Consultant - Pentester

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Global Delivery Services in Poland is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant – Pentester in Katowice, with a mix of in-office and remote work. You will perform hands-on testing, analysis and reporting for clients across sectors, contributing to security postures and remediation strategies.

The role demands 3+ years in IT security or development, strong knowledge of attacks and mitigations, and proficiency with OWASP Top10, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Dev / ITSec conducting penetration test projects.
• Knowledge of security issues at the technical level.
• Knowledge of solutions to prevent or mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of networking, OS, web apps, OWASP Top10, Burp Suite and Kali Linux proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contribute technically to Cybersecurity client projects and internal projects.
• Hands-on testing, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Penetration testing

Security concepts

OWASP Top10

English proficiency

Programming languages

Tools

Burp Suite

Kali Linux

Job description

Cybersecurity Consultant – Pentester

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

The opportunity

You will work in a multinational environment together with other top security experts and you will be responsible for delivering highest standards of security to multiple customers in various sectors. Your expertise will be an initial vector which will lead to prevention of attacks or data breaches and will benefit overall security posture.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Cybersecurity Consultant, you’ll contribute technically to Cybersecurity client projects and internal projects. The role involves hands‑on testing, analysis, and reporting.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Understanding of common attack paths and security weaknesses across web, infrastructure and cloud with the ability to translate findings into business‑relevant risks and actionable remediation steps
• Structured and disciplined work style, including thorough documentation, evidence handling, clear communication, and a strong focus on quality
• Strong investigative mindset with attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3+ years of experience in Dev / ITSec conducting penetration test projects
• Knowledge of security issues at the technical level
• Knowledge of solutions and recommendations to prevent or mitigate security vulnerabilitiesKnowledge of the application security verification standards
• Understanding of how information technology systems work: networking architecture, networking protocols, operating systems, understanding of how web applications work (backend to frontend), deep understanding of OWASP Top10 concepts, Burp Suite and/or Kali Linux proficiency, ability to work both independently and as part of a security project team, excellent command of English language (German or other European language would be an advantage but not mandatory)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Documented participation in Bug Bounty programs or acknowledgment of Responsible Disclosures outside those programs
• Programming language skills (Python, C++, C# or Java)

What We Look For

We look for pentesters who combine technical depth with maturity and discipline. Deliver findings that teams can fix and provide analysis for the testing results.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever‑expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long‑term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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