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Senior Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Testing Engineer

rootsys Austria
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Join us as a Senior Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Testing Engineer to help protect our clients' most critical systems from evolving cyber threats. Plan, execute, and lead penetration testing engagements across various environments. Identify security weaknesses through realistic attack scenarios and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Key Highlights
Plan, execute, and lead penetration testing engagements
Identify security weaknesses through realistic attack scenarios
Deliver clear, actionable recommendations
Key Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and lead penetration testing engagements
Identify security weaknesses through realistic attack scenarios
Deliver clear, actionable recommendations
Technical Skills Required
Penetration testing Application security Secure code review
Benefits & Perks
Dynamic work environment
Continuous education and development opportunities
Flexible working hours and remote work option
Nice to Have
Published security research, blog posts, or advisories (CVEs)

Job Description


Are you an experienced ethical hacker looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Join us as a Senior Offensive Security Consultant / Penetration Testing Engineer and help protect our clients' most critical systems from evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will plan, execute, and lead penetration testing engagements across a variety of environments, identify security weaknesses through realistic attack scenarios, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to improve our clients' security posture.


Qualifications

  • At least 5 years of hands-on expertise in application security, including secure code review, web and mobile application testing, and common vulnerability classes (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Proficiency with common penetration testing and security tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound, fuzzing tools, custom scripts).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical issues in clear, actionable language.
  • Strong interest in cutting-edge technologies and a hacker's mindset.
  • Programming experience with languages such as Java, .Net, PHP, Ruby, Rust, Go, C, or C++.
  • Excellent communication skills in both German and English, both written and spoken.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, CREST, GIAC) or equivalent practical experience.
  • Published security research, blog posts, or advisories (CVEs).


What We Have to Offer

  • A dynamic work environment with exciting challenges.
  • Continuous education and development opportunities.
  • Conference visits and annual research budget.
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.
  • Fantastic perks include meal vouchers, free drinks, snacks, and public transportation tickets, so you can commute comfortably and sustainably at the company's expense.


Compensation

For 38.5 hours per week, the gross annual salary starts at € 63,000 (depending on your qualifications and experience).

Position: Full-time (m/f/d)

Location: Innsbruck (100% remote possible)


About RootSys

RootSys provides top-tier security services to help organizations protect their digital assets. The team specializes in penetration testing, application security reviews, code audits, infrastructure security, and hardware hacking across diverse environments. Professionals joining RootSys will work with advanced tools and methodologies in a highly technical, security-focused environment.


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