Description
A penetration tester is responsible for assessing the security of web applications and its underlying infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. Their role involves conducting thorough assessments and penetration tests to uncover potential security risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
The role will work closely alongside the rest of the Penetration Testing team, Business units and other Cyber team.
We are looking for a collaborative team player, with a good technical knowledge in web application and infrastructure penetration testing. The successful candidate will contribute to and work as part of a general multi-disciplined security community with clear vision and direction, and top-down support across the business.
The Role
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conducting comprehensive assessments of web applications and Infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities, such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, authentication flaws, insecure configurations, poor host device and service configurations,



and use these to penetrate deeper into the application/server.
- Penetration Testing: Performing controlled attacks on web applications. APIs, infrastructure, and simulate real-world hacking attempts and identify potential entry points for attackers. This involves utilizing various techniques, tools, and methodologies to exploit vulnerabilities and gain access.
- Security Analysis: Analyzing the results of penetration tests to assess the severity of identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact on the system and the business, and the likelihood of exploitation.
- Reporting and Documentation: Preparing detailed reports that document the findings, including identified vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and recommendations for remediation. These reports typically outline the risks associated with each vulnerability and provide guidance on how to mitigate them.
- Remediation Support: Collab

📌 Penetration Tester (Madrid)
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