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Lead Principal Security QA Engineer
£138,000 - 146,250
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Festival Way, Ballysillan
£138,000 - 146,250
Requirements
Must:
- Proven understanding and experience of how technical security is applied in real-life environments, including technical security controls, threats, vulnerabilities (including threat vectors), and current IT and security best practices.
- A passion for security testing and continual development within this area.
- Related industry accreditations such as CREST, Offensive Security, SANS/GIAC, or equivalent recognized qualifications with relevant IT security experience.
- Experience managing and/or conducting a wide range of testing in different environments with varying complexity.
- Proficiency in using vulnerability management/scanning tools, compiling reports, and conducting regular scanning and assessment activities.
- Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, capable of communicating effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Internal team engagement, including collaboration, knowledge sharing, advising, and training colleagues.
- Knowledge of common vulnerabilities such as OWASP Top 10 and familiarity with CVE databases.
- Understanding of Agile and DevOps practices for continuous testing and delivery.
- Knowledge of integrating security testing into test automation and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of security testing documentation to support the ongoing development of the security testing service.
- Engage with internal and external partners to manage and provide appropriate security testing and assurance to meet required standards and adhere to policy and regulations.
- Work with the growing security testing team to scope, conduct, or support security assessments, pen testing, and other non-functional security testing, documenting and sharing any findings.
- Provide expertise in vulnerability management and continual security compliance across on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
- Collaborate with project managers and program leads to provide subject matter expertise on a range of security testing requirements.
- Act as an escalation point for dealing with security testing-related incidents.
- Research, identify, validate, and embrace new technologies and methodologies.
- Lead assessments of threats and vulnerabilities, determining deviations from acceptable/defined baselines.
- Communicate threat, vulnerabilities, and risk information to stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Research and assess new threats and security/vulnerability alerts, recommending remedial actions.
Description
We are currently seeking a Lead Principle Security QA Engineer to join our team. The role involves developing an internal security testing capability that operates out of our Quality Assurance and Testing function. As a Principle Cyber Security Professional, you will collaborate with senior security stakeholders daily to lead the development of our security testing service and represent security testing for the organization. Strong communication and professionalism are vital, as you will engage closely with senior colleagues across the organization.
You will play a leading role in delivering security testing, vulnerability assessment, and continual security compliance capabilities to ensure that our services remain secure and that our customers receive the best possible technical security risk-based advice.
Due to the urgency of this position, candidates with current or previous high-level security clearance are especially encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will need to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take a minimum of 10 weeks.
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