Pen Tester, Italy

We’re visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation solutions, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, financial institutions, central banks, and governments. More than 40% of the world’s largest companies use our solutions. We’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

At ION, we offer careers that provide many opportunities: to invent, to design, to collaborate, to build, and to transform businesses. We empower people around the world to do more, faster and better than before. Imagine what you can do and experience. This is where you can do your best work.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex computer systems and technical cybersecurity terms.
• Determine requirements for testing, including the number and type of systems, methodology, etc.
• Plan and create penetration testing methods, scripts, and tests.
• Simulate security breaches to evaluate system security.
• Create reports and recommendations based on findings, including security issues and risk levels.
• Advise on methods to mitigate or reduce security risks.
• Present findings, risks, and conclusions to management and relevant parties.
• Consider the business impact of simulated attacks on the organization and its users.
• Understand how identified vulnerabilities could affect business functions if not addressed.

Other Duties

Additional tasks may be assigned as your role expands.

Your Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Master's degree with distinction in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• Good knowledge of IT security issues, management systems (e.g., ISO 27001), and data protection.
• Two to five years of experience in information security and IT risk management.
• Strong understanding of current IT risks, security implementations, and software systems.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English and Italian languages.

What We Offer & Location

Important notes: According to Italian Law (L.68/99), candidates with disabilities will be given priority.

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