Cybersecurity Specialist (Red Team)

Company Description

Data Impact by NIQ is an e-commerce analytics provider. Our customizable, intuitive platform offers the most accurate and reliable digital shelf data available. The creator of industry standard location-based data analytics, we continually develop new solutions for our clients.

Our Marketplace Sales & Share suite empowers brands to maximize their sales potential while our pricing, visibility, content, distribution and e-media modules equip brands with cutting-edge solutions.

NIQ, the world's leading consumer intelligence company, is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com/dataimpact.

Job Description

Cybersecurity Specialist (Offensive Security, Red Team, Python)

With us, you can look forward to :

• Working in a dynamic start-up atmosphere with a team that is both young and experienced.
• Developing your career in a diverse and international environment.
• Enjoying a friendly, relaxed work atmosphere that fosters autonomy, trust, and challenges.

The role :

As a vital part of our Security Team, you will work closely with our Scraping Team to address anti-bot countermeasures implemented by retailers or third parties. Your tasks will span across :

Qualifications

Key competencies include :

• Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Instrumenting Android applications.
• Familiarity with Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and client-side web security.
• Deep understanding of networking, particularly STACK, HTTP/HTTPS/TLS.
• Ability to think outside the box and approach problems creatively.
• Significant experience in hacking/security.
• Competence in Javascript (5/10 is enough to understand client-side security)
• Code source de-obfuscation skills.
• General knowledge about browsers and web drivers.
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Postman for API communication

Preferred tools of the trade :

• Burpsuite for intercepting mobile or web traffic (or any HTTP proxy such as mitmproxy or Wireshark)
• Frida for bypassing mobile network security or spoofing location
• Postman for API communication

• Capture the Flag (CTF) Experience:

  Having participated in CTF security events is a plus for us. If you've ever joined this thrilling race against the clock, your skills in identifying vulnerabilities, devising solutions, and working as part of a team would make you an invaluable asset to our team.

  Data Impact by NielsenIQ is not just a place to work – it's a place where your work will be making a substantial difference. We offer real opportunities to grow and challenges to overcome, which makes every day an achievement. Join us, bring your expertise, and let's revolutionize the e-commerce industry together !

  Additional Information

Additional Information

Location : Sofia City 

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Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion