Security Test Engineer
VERTECH GROUP (UK) LTD
Glasgow, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 80KJob location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Tech stack
JavaScript
Microsoft Windows
Azure
Bash
Burp Suite
Computer Security
Linux
DNS
Firmware
Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP)
Python
Key Management
Modbus
Network Protocols
NMap
Open Web Application Security
Powershell
Fortify (Software)
TCP/IP
Wireshark
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Metasploit
Nessus
Checkmarx
Devsecops
Job description
You'll be responsible for ensuring the security robustness of software and firmware components for their product portfolio. The role also involves conducting threat compliance modelling, security testing, and vulnerable assessments
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in software and/or firmware testing
- Engineering degree in Software, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or demonstrated knowledge.
- Proficiency with tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, Nmap Fortify, Checkmarx, Metasploit, Wireshark.
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of encryption algorithms, key management, & secure protocols (TLS, SSH)
- Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25)
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
- Understanding of industrial protocols (e.g., Serial, Modbus, HART)
- Knowledge of industry standards: IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP
Nice-to-have:
- Experience implementing DevSecOps best practices; Azure DevOps experience is a plus