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We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to join our client’s security team within the banking sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting Breach & Attack Simulations (BAS), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and related security assessments to evaluate and strengthen the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

This role requires a technically skilled and analytical professional who can collaborate effectively across IT, DevSecOps, and IT Security functions to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and support remediation efforts in a complex financial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) exercises to assess the effectiveness of security controls.

• Perform Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to detect and analyze runtime vulnerabilities in applications.

• Correlate and interpret penetration testing results alongside other security assessment data to provide actionable insights.

• Collaborate with IT, DevSecOps, and Security Operations teams to support vulnerability management and risk mitigation.

• Prepare detailed yet concise technical reports and communicate findings to both technical and business stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in security  vulnerability assessment.

• Practical experience with BAS, DAST, and automated penetration testing tools.

• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CVE, and CVSS scoring frameworks.

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems and network security fundamentals.

• Basic understanding of API and cloud security principles across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience using Microsoft Defender security solutions (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+.

• Exposure to Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and frameworks.

Freelancers are welcome

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Hybrid working environment
• Private Insurance
• Unlimited free access to wellness workplace support platform
• A dynamic challenging environment resulting in continuous learning / education / progression
• Ability to work with cutting edge technologies
• Pleasant working environment
• Ability to expand knowledge and responsibilities

UpcoMinds is a dynamic IT company with 28 years of experience that provides end-to-end web and mobile solutions helping businesses to reinvent themselves in the digital world. Our team’s skills and expertise will ensure the holistic digital transformation of any organization, which will considerably improve both business operations and customer’s experience.

Our goal is to always have our end products and services reflect our deep engineering skills and elegant progressive design aesthetic. We fundamentally believe deeply in developing long term strategic partnerships with our clients by exceeding expectations and maintaining a high level of transparency.

Find out more about us at www.upcominds.com

We commit to promote Inclusion & Diversity by creating a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect and where individual differences are valued. We offer equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.

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