Penetration Tester (Red Team)

The role is about:

As a Red Team Penetration Tester, you will simulate cyberattacks to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in our systems, applications, and infrastructure. You will work closely with the security team to provide actionable insights and recommendations to strengthen the organization's overall security posture.

Location: Limassol, Cyprus

Reporting Line: Head of Digital Risk & Privacy

What You’ll Do:

• Plan, execute, and lead red team engagements to assess and challenge the organization's security defenses.
• Emulate real-world adversarial behaviors, including APT-style attack methodologies.
• Perform advanced penetration testing on networks, applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities while maintaining operational security and minimal impact on production environments.
• Develop attack playbooks and scenarios, leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Collaborate with Blue Teams (SOC, Incident Response) to test and refine detection and response capabilities.
• Conduct post-engagement debriefs, delivering detailed technical reports and high-level summaries for technical and executive stakeholders.
• Continuously research emerging threats, exploit techniques, and new tools to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
• Contribute to developing internal red team tools and methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI-DSS and DORA.

Who You Are:

You are a highly skilled and analytical security expert with a passion for ethical hacking and uncovering vulnerabilities. Your deep understanding of penetration testing, threat analysis, and exploit techniques allows you to proactively assess and strengthen security defenses. You thrive in high-stakes environments, think like an attacker, and work collaboratively to enhance the organization's security posture.

What We`re Looking for :

Experience:

• Proven experience in penetration testing or red team operations.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with tools like Metasploit, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and other exploitation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, and web application security.

Certifications (Nice to Have):

• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CREST, or GIAC are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills to convey security findings effectively.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to lead critical security initiatives and shape the organization's defense strategies.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and resources to stay at the forefront of offensive security.
• A collaborative and innovative environment focused on proactive threat management.

The perks of being a payabl.er:  

• Drive in Style: Enjoy the added perk of a company car, provided upon completing one year of employment—subject to performance and availability.
• Future-Proof Your Finances: Jump on board, and after your probation period, we'll kickstart your Provident Fund.
• Grow Without Limits: Our environment is all about nurturing your talents and fuelling your ambition with endless opportunities for professional development.
• Speak Like a Local: Greek language classes, offered twice a week for all team members.
• Shop and Save: Get exclusive access to a discount card at various local businesses.
• Multicultural Workplace: Thrive in a company that celebrates diversity and values your unique contributions. Here, every perspective is appreciated, and every voice is heard.
• Lead the Charge in Pioneering Projects: Be at the forefront of innovation by playing a key role in groundbreaking projects.
• Max Out Your Downtime: With 25 days off plus public holidays, and an extra 10 days for when you're under the weather, we make sure you have ample time to relax, recharge, and return brighter.
• Support for Your Educational Aspirations: We're here to support your educational pursuits because we believe in investing in your growth. 
• Wolt Your Way Through Lunch: Enjoy a Wolt lunch allowance of €150 per month.

Our Hiring Process

Step 1: Initial Interview - A 30-40 minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your experience, career goals, and expectations.

Step 2: Hiring Manager Interview - A online video discussion for 45-60 minutes with Head of Digital Risk and Privacy focused on diving deeper into your experience and skills.

Step 3: Final Interview - A 30-45 minute discussion focused on team fit and collaboration with our CTO, Head of TA and Head of Digital Risk & Privacy. This is your chance to dive deeper into our culture and align on expectations.

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! 

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