Job Description
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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. As a lead member of a highly skilled and rapidly growing team of Technical Security specialists, you will be responsible for leading and supporting global penetration testing and offensive security teams.
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Responsibilities include carrying out offsite and onsite penetration tests and vulnerability assessments against a wide range of systems and environments, advancing red teaming and DevSecOps capabilities, and delivering high-quality results to clients.
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The ideal candidate will have experience in performing complex penetration tests, simulating real-world attacks on organizations' systems, networks, and applications, and analyzing potential threats and attack vectors to understand the risk landscape.
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Additionally, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills, experience in drafting proposals and bids, and strong collaboration skills.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
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1. 7-10+ years' experience working in a penetration testing role across various sectors
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2. Experience in 'Big 4' or similar consultancy experience in the Irish market
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3. Track record in supporting the delivery of a broad range of cyber security projects
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4. Leadership experience with a strong focus on mentorship
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5. OSCP qualification and red team experience
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6. OT pen testing experience
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7. Strong analytical skills to solve technical issues and flexibility in handling multiple issues at once
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8. Excellent communication and project management skills (verbal and written)
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9. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills in addition to strong attention to detail
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10. Experience in drafting proposals, bids and tender responses
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11. Strong collaboration skills, ideally working with global and multi-functional teams
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12. Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload
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13. Ability to learn quickly and to work well under pressure
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14. Ability to listen attentively and express complex issues concisely to clients
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15. Leadership and motivational skills to inspire teams and deliver high-quality results
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16. Understanding of CI/CD, container concepts, agile project management, deployment, automation and orchestration
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17. Programming/scripting experience (Powershell, ASP, .NET, Python, Perl)
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18. OT Security knowledge and certification an advantage
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19. Cloud Security knowledge and certification an advantage
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20. Security Engineering or Architecture knowledge and certification an advantage
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21. MSc degree in information security, computer science, computer engineering, information systems, cloud computing or related field of study
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22. OSCP certified
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23. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) an advantage
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24. Familiarity with Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Tigerscheme SST, and CESG Check
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25. A consultative manner and customer-facing skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and advise on best practices
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26. Ability to take on responsibility for penetration test projects and follow these through to completion including carrying out tests, issuing reports and providing recommendations
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27. Hands-on internal and external infrastructure and application penetration testing required
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28. Exposure to a variety of security testing tools and a wide range of exploit techniques
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29. Requirement to stay up-to-date on current security threats, trends and solutions
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30. Strong demonstrated ability to take vulnerabilities and articulate the actual business risk along with excellent reporting writing and client presentation skills
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31. Ability to independently perform technical responsibilities and deliver results to a high standard
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32. Knowledge of Cloud Security (Azure AZ900, AZ500 and AWS Security an advantage)
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33. Capability to collaborate with colleagues across other relevant teams to enhance service quality
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34. Participate in implementation or deployment of new tools, processes and best-practices in order to improve knowledge sharing and to raise security level while promoting security awareness among team members
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35. Passion for information security and staying up-to-date on industry developments
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36. Ability to grow on-shore and off-shore capabilities and support overall service improvement
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37. Enhanced security expertise and research skills to maintain and grow knowledge within technology
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38. Fluent communication skills in both verbal and written form
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39. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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40. Good understanding of Agile methodology
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41. Hands-on experience with infrastructure and applications penetration testing
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42. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
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43. Active participation in industry conferences and workshops to stay updated on latest technologies
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44. Regularly attend training sessions and workshops to update knowledge on the latest methodologies and technologies
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45. Possess critical thinking and analytical skills to provide constructive feedback and guidance to junior team members
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46. Attentive listener and effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
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47. Results-driven individual who is passionate about achieving goals and objectives
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48. Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term plans and initiatives
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49. Good time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively
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50. High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness to build trust and rapport with colleagues and clients
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51. Excellent networking skills to engage with key stakeholders and build relationships
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52. Good understanding of compliance and audit requirements
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53. Capacity to motivate and influence others towards a shared goal
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54. Open-minded and adaptable with a willingness to learn and develop new skills
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55. Drive and enthusiasm to succeed in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
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56. Proactive approach to identifying and addressing problems before they become major issues
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57. Constant learning attitude to expand knowledge base and maintain professional certifications
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58. Continuous development of technical skills to maintain expertise in the field
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59. Discreet and professional when dealing with sensitive information and confidential matters
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60. Effective diplomacy and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and disagreements
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61. Financial acumen to manage budgets and make informed decisions
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62. Flexible approach to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
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63. Improving service quality through continuous improvement and innovation
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64. Proven track record of managing competing priorities and workload demands
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65. Proven ability to identify opportunities and drive growth
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66. Strong commercial acumen to support sales efforts and win new business
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67. Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to helping colleagues succeed
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68. Use existing and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness
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69. Experience with containerization and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
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70. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
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71. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve goals and objectives
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72. Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
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73. Client-focused and commercially aware to meet business targets
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74. Supports Service Delivery's business strategy and contributes to the delivery of EY's mission
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75. Builds and maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of services
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76. Develops and implements strategic plans to achieve desired outcomes and meets EY's goals
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77. Communicates clearly and professionally to ensure message delivery is consistent and accurate
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78. Acts as a subject matter expert for specific areas of service delivery and ensures consistency of service across regions
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79. Manages multiple priorities simultaneously and manages conflicting demands
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80. Consistently demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity
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81. Identifies and understands the needs of internal and external customers to deliver tailored solutions
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82. Is proactive in maintaining a high level of personal and professional competence
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83. Leads by example and supports diversity and inclusion initiatives
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84. Operates with a flexible mindset and adapts to change
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85. Remains calm under pressure and focuses on finding solutions rather than dwelling on obstacles
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86. Responds promptly and efficiently to escalating situations and crises
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87. Shares knowledge and best practices to drive growth and success
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88. Sound judgement and decision-making skills
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89. Utilizes opportunity analysis and strategic planning to achieve growth and success
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90. Works collaboratively with other departments to foster a culture of open communication and collaboration
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Benefits
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Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and wellbeing, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
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91. Competitive remuneration package
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92. Flexible working arrangements
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93. Continuous learning and development opportunities
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94. Recognition awards and incentives
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95. Wellbeing programmes and employee assistance services
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96. Access to exclusive employee discounts and rewards
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97. Opportunity to participate in charity events and fundraising activities
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98. State-of-the-art offices and equipment
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99. Hybrid working arrangements
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100. Free gym membership
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101. TECH MBA paid by EY
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102. Travel pass
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103. Wellness rooms available in some offices
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104. Employer-matched pension scheme
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105. Maternity and paternity leave
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106. Discounted health insurance
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107. Bike to work scheme
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108. Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
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109. Recognition Awards
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110. Additional annual leave purchase option
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111. Cash incentives for referrals
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112. Hybrid Working
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113. Enhanced Wellness programme
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114. Various training options
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Others
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At EY, we believe that everyone should have the chance to realise their full potential, regardless of their background, ethnicity or socio-economic status. Our Inclusion & Diversity Policy helps us create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
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As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
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When you join EY, you'll be supported to ensure that you're enhancing your skills from day one. We offer continuous learning, transformative leadership, a diverse and inclusive culture, and more.