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Senior Offensive Security Engineer

Atari
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in VAPT or cybersecurity-related roles
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web technologies
  • Proficiency with security testing tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and similar platforms
  • In-depth knowledge of IT security standards and frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, and SANS Top 25
  • Hands-on experience in manual penetration testing and security assessments
Nice to have
  • Experience with IoT/OT security
  • Deep understanding of embedded protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, and SWD
  • Experience with radio protocol attacks involving BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, DSP, and SDR
  • Certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or equivalent
  • Experience with penetration testing simulations such as Hack The Box or Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises
What the job really is

As a Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Atari, you will evaluate and enhance the security of the organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting vulnerability assessments, performing penetration testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address security vulnerabilities. You will also analyze findings, prepare reports, and maintain documentation while staying updated on cybersecurity trends.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Travel may be required across the country for project execution and coordination with geographically distributed teams
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