Ercas is a leading fintech company dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions and services. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Ethical Hacker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles a strong ethical foundation and a passion for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within our systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments on Ercas systems applications and networks to identify vulnerabilities.
- Perform penetration testing vulnerability scanning and security audits to uncover potential threats.
- Develop and implement robust security protocols and measures to safeguard sensitive financial data.
- Collaborate with development and IT teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and ensure secure coding practices.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends threats and technologies to continuously improve Ercas security posture.
- Provide detailed reports and recommendations on vulnerabilities risks and corrective actions.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of security policies procedures and best practices.
- Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
- Work closely with external security vendors and partners to coordinate security efforts and manage thirdparty risk assessments.
- Respond promptly to security incidents and conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause and mitigate any potential damage.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field.
- Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g. CEH CISSP OSCP) are preferred.
- Minimum of 5years experience as an Ethical Hacker Penetration Tester or similar role preferably within the fintech industry.
- Indepth knowledge of cybersecurity principles attack vectors and mitigation techniques.
- Strong proficiency in various security tools and technologies including but not limited to vulnerability scanners penetration testing frameworks and intrusion detection systems.
- Handson experience with programming languages such as Python Java C or others relevant to cybersecurity tasks. Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to think like a malicious hacker to anticipate potential threats.
- Strong understanding of network protocols operating systems and web technologies.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex security concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fastpaced and dynamic environment.
- Experience with cloud security and securing cloudbased applications and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards such as GDPR PCIDSS and ISO 27001.
- Familiarity with blockchain technology and its security implications.
- Experience in conducting social engineering assessments and phishing simulations.
- Understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
- Proactive attitude towards continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity.