Offensive Security Engineer / Offensive Security Engineeress

Offensive Security and Vulnerability Engineer

As an Offensive Security and Vulnerability Engineer at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the bank's defensive capabilities. By thinking like an attacker, you will provide expertise in simulating attacks, identifying weaknesses, and guiding the remediation process to protect our digital assets.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform complex penetration testing, red teaming exercises, and vulnerability assessments across all layers of our infrastructure (network, application, cloud, endpoint).
• Oversee the vulnerability management lifecycle to ensure the timely identification, classification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across the bank's technology stack.
• Provide recommendations on how to enhance security controls and mitigate identified risks.
• Continuously update your knowledge of emerging threats, attack vectors, and cutting-edge security testing techniques to maintain the bank's security edge.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and prepare comprehensive reports for executive audiences on security posture and risk mitigation efforts.
• Ensure that all security practices and recommendations align with Swiss banking regulations and international cybersecurity standards.

Your Profile

• University degree in computer science or a completed apprenticeship or similar banking education.
• 10 years of professional experience in offensive security and vulnerability management, and/or additional training in penetration testing, vulnerability management, APT simulation, and security tools development.
• Experience with offensive security and the development of security tools.
• Successful track record in security consultancy.
• Ability to weigh problems and set priorities effectively.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and a high level of accountability with the ability to work with various stakeholders.
• Hands-on mentality with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to work independently.
• Leadership experience.

Your Benefits

• Entrepreneurial spirit in a family-owned bank.
• Central city office locations across Switzerland.
• Above-average insurance coverage fully borne by the bank.
• Contribution to health insurance and meal allowance.
• Global growth strategy and a stable environment.
• Competitive offering.

About Us

As a leading sustainable private bank, we offer dynamic and personalized services in investment advisory and asset management for private and institutional clients. Our success depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of our employees, and we value each person's unique technical expertise, professional qualifications, and social skills. With over 180 years of successful operation across 30 locations worldwide, we provide our employees with the opportunity to be part of our ongoing success. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in our unique culture that fosters entrepreneurship, supported by a high team spirit and the positive attitude of each individual. Join our international team and be part of the next chapter of the J. Safra Sarasin Group.

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