Cyber Security Engineer
Mission Consultancy Assistance Sweden AB · Göteborg · Tills vidare
Mission Consultancy Assistance Sweden AB is hiring a **Cyber Security Engineer** to identify security gaps and perform in-depth penetration testing across diverse environments. The role involves testing Windows and Linux systems, Red Hat, Citrix Workspaces, cloud infrastructures, and APIs using modern tools and techniques. Working collaboratively alongside development and security teams, the position focuses on uncovering vulnerabilities, conducting vulnerability analyses, and helping remediate identified security issues. Applicants must possess genuine hands-on experience in **penetration testing** and vulnerability analysis, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills. Requirements include in-depth knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs), a firm grasp of network protocols, application architectures, and both Windows and Linux operating systems. Candidates must also demonstrate proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, or Nessus. Helpful additional qualifications include **security certifications** such as OSCP, CEH, or PEN TEST+, experience with AWS cloud security, scripting skills in Python or PowerShell, source code review techniques, and familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS.
About the job
Are you a skilled Cyber Security Engineer with a talent for finding gaps in the most secure systems? We’re looking for someone to perform in-depth penetration testing across various technologies, including Windows and Linux environments, Citrix Workspaces, Cloud infrastructures, and APIs. You will use the latest tools and techniques to uncover vulnerabilities and work alongside our development and security teams to address and fix them. If you're ready to tackle complex security challenges, we want to hear from you!
The ideal profile
The perfect candidate is a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Security Engineer with genuine hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability analysis. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are a strong problem-solver. You thrive both working independently and collaborating within a team, always ready to tackle challenges with analytical precision.
Qualifications:
- You have a strong understanding of network protocols, both Windows and Linux operating systems, application architectures and Red Hat
- In-depth knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exploits (CVEs)
- Proficiency in using various penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite and/or Nessus
Additional skills:
- Experience with cloud security, particularly AWS.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Familiarity with source code review techniques.
- Understanding of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS
- Security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, PEN TEST+