Senior Cybersecurity Penetration Tester (f/m/div.)

Bosch Portugal; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work system

Free parking lot

Canteen

Job summary

Bosch Portugal is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities across web apps, APIs, and cloud-native environments. You will lead complex evaluations, perform threat modeling, and translate risks into actionable remediation guidance.

The role emphasizes offensive security expertise, cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure/GCP), and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Hybrid work conditions and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in offensive security.
• 3+ years hands-on security assessments focusing on web apps, APIs, and cloud infra.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, ASVS, WSTG, and OAuth 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and execute penetration tests on web apps, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Conduct threat modeling and architecture reviews with DevOps teams.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and provide remediation guidance.
• Develop custom testing scripts and explore AI-assisted testing workflows.

Skills

Offensive security

Cloud security

Scripting

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Burp Suite Pro

OWASP ZAP

Postman

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will play a central role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities across our digital ecosystem. You will lead complex technical evaluations spanning modern web applications, backend architectures, APIs, and cloud-native environments, helping engineering teams build resilient, secure-by-design solutions.

Your contribution to something big:

• Drive Offensive Security: Plan, scope, and execute comprehensive penetration tests on modern web applications, backend microservices, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Threat Modeling & Architecture Review: Collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams early in the design phase to conduct threat modeling and review architectures, ensuring security is baked in from day one.
• Vulnerability Analysis & Exploitation: Perform deep-dive manual and automated vulnerability analyses, uncovering complex flaws like business logic bypasses, authorization failures, and server-side request forgeries.
• Technical Reporting & Remediation Guidance: Author high-quality, actionable technical reports that translate complex technical risks into clear business impacts, providing pragmatic remediation guidance to our engineering squads.
• Tooling & Innovation: Develop custom testing scripts and explore cutting-edge offensive workflows, including integrating AI-assisted security testing and LLM-augmented vulnerability analysis to maximize speed and coverage.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in offensive security.

Experience

• Hands-on experience (ideally 3+ years) conducting technical security assessments, with a strong focus on web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.

Know how

• Offensive Security Expertise: In-depth knowledge of backend technologies, secure protocols, and security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, ASVS, WSTG, OAuth 2.0).
• Cloud & Modern Tech: Solid familiarity with assessing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), IAM configurations, container security (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices.
• Tools & Scripting: High proficiency with industry-standard offensive tools (e.g., Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Postman) combined with scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate testing workflows.

Languages

• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English (written and spoken) to effectively present findings to both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Working Style and Methods

• An analytical and structured problem-solver who enjoys working collaboratively across cross-functional teams to build collective security resilience.

Personality

• A curious, continuous learner with a passion for offensive security, exploring new technologies, and a strong drive to mentor and share knowledge with others.

We also welcome (Preferred / Nice-to-have)

• Enthusiastic interest or experience in AI-driven offensive workflows (e.g., automated payload generation, LLM security evaluations).
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, CRTP, GWAPT, GPEN, or cloud-specific security certifications.
• Experience with source code reviews (SAST) in common modern languages (Java, Python, Go, TypeScript).

Additional Information

• Flexible work conditions
• Hybrid work system
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
• Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
• Sports and health related activities
• Flexible benefits platform
• Free parking lot
• Canteen

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