Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer

2 days ago


Metro Manila Philippines B&M Global Services Manila Full time

Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer

The Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer will oversee and serve as a technical resource for all assessment activities related to the security posture of existing and proposed firm systems, platforms, and processes to protect and continually improve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems per the firm's business objectives, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

  • Perform security penetration testing of the Firm’s systems, platforms, and applications
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function
  • Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes
  • Provide technical assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles
Skills And Experience
  • A Computer Science bachelor’s degree or substantially equivalent experience
  • CISSP is required
  • GIAC GPEN or GWAPT is preferred
  • Offensive Security OSCP is required
  • Commanding knowledge of VAPT concepts and best practices, including the requirements for WhiteHat/ethical hacking
  • Expert understanding of the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test in the context of assessment scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Extensive experience with common automated VAPT tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave
  • Expert in common attack tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Kali, Metasploit, etc.
  • Expert in mobile platform security technology, including vulnerability identification and exploitation tools, as well as mobile platform security best practices, frameworks, etc.
  • Understand VAPT in the context of risk management and organizational priorities
  • Passionate in the practice and pursuit of VAPT excellence
  • Able to validate the presence of identified vulnerabilities with accuracy
  • Master in common application platforms and technologies to effectively understand and evaluate complex application assessments via the use of manual techniques and simple tools such as proxies and browser plugins
  • Authoritative mastery of OWASP, CVE, general security controls, and other foundational topics, such as the latest application and operating system exploits
  • Expert knowledge of common scripting and programming languages is advantageous.
  • Ongoing commitment to understanding the threat landscape and common adversary motivations/practices. Ability to quickly adapt practices to evolving circumstances
  • Able to maintain critical thinking and composure under pressure
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical constituents. Proficiency in oral and written English
  • Capable of assisting with the preparation of internal training materials and documentation

About Us
At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. With our team of 13,000 people, including over 6,500 locally admitted lawyers, in over 70 offices worldwide, we have a passionately collaborative community of 60 nationalities and are committed to world-class career development to everyone in every job at every level. Baker McKenzie can offer you both the uncompromising commitment to excellence expected of a top firm paired with a passionately global and genuinely collaborative working environment.

Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates.

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