IT Red Team/Pentest Specialist - Financial Institution

Your new company
This prestigious financial institution is looking for an IT Security Specialist with hands-on experience in Red Team and Security Pen Testing to join its dynamic business here in Hong Kong. The company also possesses the ability to provide you with the resources and training to both grow and succeed within the role while also providing possible avenues for further career development.

Your new role

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  Conduct red teaming activities, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments on systems, networks, and applications.
  
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  Conduct internal security risk assessments for the IT systems.
  
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  Collaborate with service providers to perform external security risk assessments and audit exercises.
  
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  Identify and propose security mitigations and enhancements.
  
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  Collaborate with technical vendors and internal stakeholders to take part in security execution, such as architecture design, solution research, technical requirement documentation, and technical implementation.
  
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  Develop, implement, and update security processes. Formulate and maintain relevant documentation, including procedures, standards, and guidelines. Educate and train users on the technical best practices.
  

What you'll need to succeed

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  A university degree in computer science, engineering or related fields.
  
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  At least 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, operations, solution implementations, or related technology projects.
  
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  Proficiency in penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
  
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  Extensive knowledge of computer systems, including operating systems, databases, networks, and cloud computing. Analytical thinker with the ability to understand, visualize, analyse, and resolve difficult issues.
  
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  Capable of effective problem-solving, such as studying a problem, analysing options, and suggesting solutions. Ability to approach a problem from different angles, including as an end-user and a technical person.
  
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  Hands-on experience in system implementations and operations such as system hardening and vulnerability management.
  
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  Strong interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills. Experience in a client-facing role or management consultancy is highly preferred.
  
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  Security certification such as CISSP / CISP / CISA / OSCP preferred.
  

What you'll get in return

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  Competitive compensation package
  
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  Professional and technical growth within Cybersecurity
  
• Stable working environment and culture

What you need to do now

For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Technology, please contact Justin Dionaldo at Hays on 2230 7930 or email [email protected]

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