Cyber Security Specialist r. 1185

We are seeking a
Cybersecurity Specialist
to join our client's security team within the banking sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting
Breach & Attack Simulations (BAS)
,
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
, and related security assessments to evaluate and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture.

This role requires a technically skilled and analytical professional who can collaborate effectively across
IT
,
DevSecOps
, and
IT Security
functions to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and support remediation efforts in a complex financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute
  Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS)
  exercises to assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Perform
  Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
  to detect and analyze runtime vulnerabilities in applications.
• Correlate and interpret
  penetration testing
  results alongside other security assessment data to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with
  IT
  ,
  DevSecOps
  , and
  Security Operations
  teams to support
  vulnerability management
  and risk mitigation.
• Prepare detailed yet concise technical reports and communicate findings to both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in
  security testing
  ,
  vulnerability assessment
  , or
  offensive security operations
  .
• Practical experience with
  BAS
  ,
  DAST
  , and
  automated penetration testing
  tools.
• Strong understanding of
  OWASP Top 10
  ,
  CVE
  , and
  CVSS
  scoring frameworks.
• Familiarity with
  Linux
  and
  Windows
  operating systems and
  network security fundamentals
  .
• Basic understanding of
  API
  and
  cloud security
  principles across
  AWS
  ,
  Azure
  , or
  GCP
  .
• Experience using
  Microsoft Defender security solutions
  (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as
  OSCP
  ,
  CEH
  ,
  CISSP
  , or
  CompTIA Security+
  .
• Exposure to
  Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  tools and frameworks.

Freelancers are welcome

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working environment
• Private Insurance
• Unlimited free access to wellness workplace support platform
• A dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progression
• Ability to work with cutting edge technologies
• Pleasant working environment
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 28 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team's skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer's experience.

Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.

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We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Our recruitment consultants will go through your Curriculum Vitae as soon as possible and get back to you to discuss the opportunity for which you apply. If you don't hear from us in the coming ten (10) working days, you may consider that you have not been selected for the particular job.