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**Junior Penetration Tester at EY: Enhance clients' security posture** As a Junior Penetration Tester at EY, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team to bolster clients' security. Your key responsibilities will include assisting in penetration testing projects covering web apps, networks, cloud environments, and hardware, developing social engineering campaign scenarios, and preparing reports. You'll also contribute to technical presentations and ensure our security practices align with industry standards. To succeed, you'll need proven experience (1+ year) in penetration testing, knowledge of automation tools, proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and a working understanding of major operating systems. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and professional cybersecurity certifications are desirable. At EY, you'll enjoy future-focused skills development, diverse project experiences, and an inclusive global team. Apply today to shape your future with confidence.
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Full Job Description
At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence.
Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
As a Consultant in Offensive Security, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients' security posture. You will collaborate with a team of cybersecurity professionals to execute penetration testing, red teaming, simulations of social engineering campaigns, and security assessments for our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that security practices align with industry standards.
Your key responsibilities
- Assist the execution of penetration testing projects, having in scope web applications, networks, cloud environments, various hardware and their respective firmware
- Develop and operationalise scenarios for social engineering campaigns, including setup of required infrastructure
- Assist preparation of reports preparing project results, such as findings, exploitation procedures, associated risks, and mitigation recommendations
- Contribute to the creation of supplementary materials for client meetings and present technical topics to various client stakeholders from functions such as security, risk, IT or business
- Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, and promote continual learning within the team
- Assist in configuring, handling, patching, and updating of penetration testing solutions and required infrastructure, to ensure optimal performance and security
Skills and attributes for success
- Proven experience in penetration testing and offensive security practices, with a minimum of 1 year of related work experience
- Knowledge of automation tools and processes, particularly in the context of offensive security and application security
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Working knowledge of major operating systems
- Bachelors degree, ideally in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, electrical engineering or a related field
- Professional certifications related to cybersecurity and/or networking
Ideally you`ll also
- Demonstrate a proactive mindset and commitment to continuous learning
- Bring effective communication skills to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear terms
What we look for
More than anything, were interested in people with the right attitude for the job! Thats naturally innovative people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. Youll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communication skills. Put simply, if youve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to express them, this role is for you.
What we offer you
- We will fuel your ambition and potential with future-focused skills development that equips you with state-of-the-art methodologies and technology-enabled solutions
- At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients
- Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
- Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work
- Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage
- Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
- Bookster library
- Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
- Life & accident insurance
- EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you
At EY, we`ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We`ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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