[Hiring] Senior Penetration Testing Analyst @Sophos

Role Description

Sophos is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Penetration Testing Analyst 2 to join our Red Team. The Sophos Red Team is engaged by organizations worldwide to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within client environments, applying information security threat intelligence to uncover the same weaknesses real-world adversaries would target.

As a Senior Penetration Testing Analyst, you will focus on either application security or network security, using both off-the-shelf and internally developed tools to execute manual testing for advanced attacks. Candidates are not expected to be experienced in both focus areas, although that would be a plus.

In this role, you will produce professional security assessment reports detailing vulnerability and exploit information for clients, and will lead client-facing calls throughout each engagement.

• Conduct application security assessments (web, mobile, API, etc.) OR network penetration testing assessments (external pen test, internal pen test, etc.)
• Produce and deliver vulnerability and exploit information to clients in the form of a professional security assessment report
• Conduct client conference calls, including project kick-off calls, notification of high/critical findings, and close-out calls
• Perform proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
• Conduct exploitation testing using off-the-shelf or self-developed exploitation tools and document findings for client remediation
• Excel as both a self-directed individual contributor and as a member of a larger team
• Perform other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5+ years with a Master’s degree; or 3+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with penetration testing
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with at least one of the following: Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite
• Offensive certifications such as CEH, WAPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GAWN, OSCP, etc.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NetSparker and AppScan; operating systems administration and internals (Microsoft Windows / Linux)
• Experience with various application attack vectors, security test processes, and strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (i.e. OWASP Top 10)
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking at a technical level
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent professional experience
• Working knowledge of SQL and high-level languages
• Good technical communication skills, both written and verbal; good analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing