Lead Penetration Tester - Lisboa

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We are looking for a Lead Penetration Tester to join the IT team of our client – a company specialized in the financial technology sector.

Lead and execute advanced manual penetration testing of web applications, cloud infrastructure, and internal systems, simulating
- world attack scenarios to uncover critical vulnerabilities.
Partner closely with development and infrastructure teams to provide actionable,
- aware remediation strategies, ensuring security is embedded throughout the software lifecycle.
Serve as a subject matter expert on secure development practices, influencing design and architecture decisions across teams to uphold robust security standards.
Clearly communicate findings, risks, and recommendations—both verbally and in writing—to technical and
- technical audiences, driving alignment and accountability. Collaborate with the global Security Monitoring team to provide coverage and handle escalations during your time zone.

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of professional experience in engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in security engineering.
Technical background in Application Security Testing, Security Code Reviews, and security design and architecture reviews.
Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, or others.
Curious mindset, enthusiasm for technology infrastructure,
- solving skills, and the drive to work independently and collaboratively.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

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