Lead Security Consultant | Red Teaming | Penetration Testing | Vulnerability Management | Fintech
My client is a renowned global FinTech that, over the last two decades, has earned a reputation for reliability, innovation, and customer-focused service.
With a strong presence in key financial hubs across the globe, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, my client serves over 2 million customers in over 100 countries. Their platform offers a wide array of trading products, from forex and commodities to indices and cryptocurrencies, catering to novice and experienced traders.
My client is looking for a skilled cybersecurity professional to take charge of discovering, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across our client’s systems. You will be an expert in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and red teaming. Your expertise will be instrumental in proactively identifying weaknesses and ensuring the security infrastructure is always prepared for real-world threats.
My client operates a hybrid working structure and would expect you to be in their Reading office twice a week.
What you will do:
- Lead Vulnerability Management: Spearheaded efforts to discover, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities across systems, ensuring proactive threat defence.
- Conduct Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations: Simulate advanced cyber-attacks to uncover weaknesses, providing actionable insights to strengthen security.
- Test Security Resilience: Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of security controls to ensure they meet the highest standards and can withstand sophisticated attacks.
- Manage Bug Bounty Programs: Collaborate with the security community by managing bug bounty initiatives to continuously identify vulnerabilities and enhance our defences.
What you will bring:
- 10 years in cybersecurity, with expertise in red teaming, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and security control testing.
- Proven experience with advanced penetration testing methodologies and red team techniques.
- Industry certifications such as OSCE, OSCP, SANS, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent, are highly valued.
- Expertise with security tools and frameworks, with bonus points for experience in DevSecOps.
- Ability to convey complex security issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience with bug bounty programs, as well as a demonstrated history of discovering CVEs or 0-day vulnerabilities, are valuable assets that can help differentiate you as a standout candidate.
Benefits:
- Annual performance bonus
- Health benefits include private medical insurance, Death in Service benefits and Health Screening, Dental and Vision allowance
- Training and educational resources
- Quarterly appraisal and well-defined career/learning paths
- Great Place to Work and IIP Platinum-certified
- Team-building and bonding activities
- Competitive Annual Leave
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Well-stocked kitchen in the office
Lead Security Consultant | Red Teaming | Penetration Testing | Vulnerability Management | Fintech