Associate Security Engineer (Pentesting)

Company Description

About SEEK

At SEEK, we serve a noble purpose: to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and to help organisations succeed.

By joining us, you’ll be part of a multi-national technology business that is far-reaching with a start-up working culture that focuses on a set of collaborative values and appreciates dynamic cultures. SEEK is a place where potential meets possibility – it’s where your career aspiration and our purpose can make great things happen.

Why join us?

Be part of a multi-national tech company with strong core values to help us solve complex challenges for our customers while building a flexible, exciting career – one that could take you anywhere.

We’re looking for people who thrive in dynamic teams and enjoy tackling regular new challenges in a large-scale, modern, and agile environment. As one of Asia Pacific’s largest tech companies, you’ll contribute to multi-lingual systems, solving high-impact problems to the benefit of millions of people within the region.

Be part of a fast-growing company with a strong culture and clear purpose, innovation and strong investment in responsible AI. SEEK offers you the opportunity to be involved in impactful work and be part of a great team. Expect a great investment in your career development with access to workshops, conferences and courses while you work alongside seasoned experts.

Job Description

About the role

As an Associate Security Engineer (Pentesting), you will be a key part of our offensive security team, contributing to practical and impactful security assessments. You’ll help ensure the safety and security of our customers' and users' data by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing solutions.

This role is perfect for someone who loves solving security puzzles and is excited about building expertise in a hands-on environment while making a real difference.

Under the guidance of senior team members, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and refine your skills through direct involvement in various security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Code Reviews for Security Vulnerabilities: Conduct thorough reviews of application code to identify potential security flaws, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses in design or implementation.
• Network Security Testing: Perform assessments to identify network vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Participate in penetration testing to find flaws in network infrastructures.
• Web Application & API Penetration Testing: Execute penetration tests to assess the security of web applications and APIs. Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to help improve system security.
• Documentation and Reporting: Compile clear, concise, and actionable reports on your findings. Clearly communicate vulnerabilities, their impact, and recommended mitigations to stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Skill Development: Work closely with your team members to learn and develop fundamental security assessment skills. Collaborate on technical challenges and grow through mentorship and training opportunities.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• A keen interest in information security with a desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Exposure to security tools and techniques, including penetration testing tools, code review software, or vulnerability scanning tools, is helpful but not necessary.
• Experience working with modern programming language such as Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, etc. is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and analytically.
• A team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to document and explain findings clearly.

Additional Information

Permanent Perks

At SEEK we offer:

• Annual Performance Bonus Plan
• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Support for parents with 14 weeks paid primary carers leave and 2 weeks paid leave for partner

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us. Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those with eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.