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Penetration Tester - Short term contract (Brydge)

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Full Remote
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Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in penetration testing, Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, Expertise in OWASP, PTES, and NIST frameworks, Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS), Relevant certifications like OSCP or CEH.

Key responsabilities:

  • Conduct penetration testing on payments platform
  • Perform security assessments of financial services ecosystem
  • Simulate cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
  • Collaborate on security patches and recommendations
  • Monitor cybersecurity threats and maintain documentation
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Job description

About Brydge
At Brydge, we're simplifying B2B payments for global businesses. We offer seamless domestic and international payment solutions in 80+ currencies, access to trade finance, and automated order-2-cash workflows. Our platform is trusted by a growing community of merchants, and backed by strong partnerships. We're on a mission to enhance global trade with secure, efficient financial solutions.

We are looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to play a crucial role in safeguarding our platform, ensuring our clients can trust Brydge for secure transactions across the globe.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on Brydge’s B2B payments platform, identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and APIs.
  • Perform thorough security assessments of Brydge’s financial services ecosystem, including cloud environments, to ensure the safety of domestic and international transactions.
  • Simulate real-world cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including our trade finance and order-2-cash automation workflows.
  • Collaborate with the development teams to implement security patches and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Provide detailed reports on findings and remediation strategies, ensuring transparency with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Monitor and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, ensuring that Brydge remains ahead of potential attacks.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining security documentation and playbooks to improve security awareness and practices across the organisation.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards, especially those associated with financial technology platforms.

  • Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of roven experience as a Penetration Tester or Ethical Hacker, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Strong understanding of penetration testing frameworks such as OWASP, PTES, and NIST.
  • Expertise with security tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and other vulnerability assessment tools.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS) and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with payment systems and financial technologies is a plus.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automating security tasks.
  • Understanding of key security concerns around B2B payment systems, trade finance, and global transactions.
  • Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP are preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Detail-oriented and committed to providing high-quality, actionable reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Nice to Have
  • Experience with social engineering techniques and physical penetration testing.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards such as PCI-DSS or ISO 27001.
  • Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Industry :
    Private Equity & Venture Capital
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Other Skills

    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Teamwork
    • Problem Solving
    • Critical Thinking
    • Analytical Skills
    • Detail Oriented

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