Overview
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Location – Bristol or Edinburgh (Hybrid). In this position, you’ll be based in either the Bristol or Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for part of your week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Global Security Testing Team within Global Information Security (GIS) as a Security Testing Consultant. The GIS team drives the development, deployment and management of information and cyber security across Computershare globally, partnering with business units, Technology Services and other support functions to reduce risk while enabling business objectives.
What you will do and bring to the role will be detailed below.
Responsibilities
* Execute penetration testing and red team services under the direction of the team manager and senior consultants.
* Act as a technical escalation point for queries related to offensive security and the application of security testing techniques.
* Penetration test the design and effectiveness of security controls and propose improvements to tooling and processes.
* Design and trial new techniques as part of the team’s continuous improvement process.
* Mentor junior consultants and suggest opportunities for career growth.
* Review and edit testing standards and processes, proposing improvements.
* Perform full-stack penetration testing of cloud and on-prem components (web apps, APIs, databases, networks, and servers).
* Advise testing analysts on scope and quality of testing performed by testing partners.
* Produce timely reporting on completed tests to agreed standards.
* Review scoping documents and reports from internal and external resources and provide feedback as required.
Qualifications and Skills
* Extensive experience delivering penetration tests across cloud and on-prem environments, including web apps, APIs, databases, servers (Unix/Windows) and network segmentation/firewall testing.
* Strong understanding of testing methodologies and attack vectors across multiple technology stacks; proven experience in exploiting to gain a foothold.
* Experience with cloud security testing and related solutions.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with strong attention to detail.
* Experience working with technical specialists from outsourced partners and suppliers.
* Security qualifications such as CRT, EJPT, OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CompTIA Security+/Pentest+ or equivalent; willingness to pursue further offensive security or broader information security qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CPSA).
Rewards and Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
* Health and wellbeing rewards tailored to you and your family.
* Company share purchase program with company contribution.
* Recognition rewards, team events, and opportunities to invest in your future.
* Further information on rewards and life at Computershare at computershare.com/careershub.
About Us
* Computershare is a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 countries. We aim to grow and provide opportunities through an open and inclusive culture.
* We are committed to fairness and equal opportunities. For accommodation or adjustments during the recruitment process, visit computershare.com/access.
* Our Shared Services teams support all business lines; you will help look after people, clients and customers while maintaining high standards worldwide.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
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