At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to perform cutting-edge penetration testing on diverse applications.
- Company: Exciting cybersecurity start-up based in Manchester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Up to £50k salary, unlimited holidays, private healthcare, and EMI share options.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a unique opportunity to shape the future of application security.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in penetration testing or application security engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Manchester-based application security business as a member of the Application Security Engineering team. Cytix is a platform that threat models development tickets and creates security testing plans that include both manual and automated testing. In this role, you won't be confined to traditional 4+1 web applications. We're breaking away from the constraints of CHECK or CE+ standards, and we're not interested in producing lengthy PDF reports. Instead, our focus is on seamlessly integrating continuous penetration testing into our customers' Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Collaborating closely with both our in-house development team and clients, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our products and services, helping to deliver the next generation of continuous penetration testing. As a well-funded cybersecurity start-up doing something innovative, this opportunity is genuinely one-of-a-kind for the right individual.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Security Consultant specializing in Application Security (AppSec) Testing, located in Manchester with flexibility for remote work.
Responsibilities include:
- Penetration Testing web applications, APIs, mobile applications, etc for our clients across a range of industries.
- Working with stakeholders of both a technical and non-technical nature to assist in vulnerability identification and remediations.
- Performing risk reviews of application changes as part of our continuous security testing process.
- You will collaborate closely with developers and other teams to strengthen application security, drive continuous improvement, and enhance organizational resilience to cybersecurity threats.
Location
Office / Hybrid (Manchester City Centre) Permanent, full-time (40hrs/week)
Requirements
2+ years in Penetration Testing, Application Security Engineering, or a similar offensive security role.
Advantageous Qualifications
While certifications are not required to apply for this role, the following certifications are recognised as advantageous when applying: CREST CRT, CPSA, OSCP, OSWA, OSWE.
Application Security Consultant in Manchester employer: Cytix
Cytix is an innovative cybersecurity start-up based in the heart of Manchester, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. With a focus on continuous penetration testing and a commitment to employee well-being, we provide exceptional benefits such as unlimited holidays, private healthcare, and EMI share options. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions directly impact the evolution of our cutting-edge security solutions.
