Cyber Security Consultant

• Copenhagen

Job Description
WithSecure delivers research-led cyber security to defend organizations, society and people from real-world attacks and build resilience into their approach. Our people are a mix of technical and creative experts – diverse, talented, and passionate people – working tirelessly to help us advance the industry with new ways of thinking. They lead their own development, in and out of the office. They call the shots when it comes to building a place to call home in our organization.

We have openings for mid-level consultants across our locations. Your role will include penetration testing and security assessments. Assessment types are guided by your interests. Depending on your skill, aptitude and career goals, your role can include, but won’t be limited to:

• Cloud Security Assessments
• Mainframe Security Assessments
• Purple Teaming
• Red Team & Targeted Attack Simulations
• Application Security

The ideal candidate will be keen to produce security research that push the industry forward, and contribute to WithSecure Labs (https://labs.withsecure.com/) . Each consultant is expected to continue their education. In particular CREST CCT (App/Inf) and Offensive Security certifications are valued. WithSecure will invest in your education and provide maximum support to ensure that your skills remain relevant throughout your career here.

WithSecure consultants have an 80% utilization target, meaning that 20% of your time will be spent some of the following:

• Training (receiving, as well as delivering)
• Research
• Internal Security Assessments

What we need
We solve complex cyber-security problems daily and to do so requires an interesting and comprehensive set of skills. To be successful at WithSecure and help our clients with their challenges you’ll need the following:

• A passion for security

WithSecure’ s consultations are passionate about what they do. They have a passion for computers, hackings, security and most importantly, solving problems. If this wasn’t your job, it would be your hobby.

At WithSecure Consulting, we believe in technical excellence, its how we demonstrate our passion.

• Self-motivation

You’re not going to be told what to do all the time – we will support your progression, but it will be up to you. With an understanding what is important to the business and our client, you will be given opportunity to determine how your time is best spent. We are an output driven business, this is to say that your output is what is ultimately important, we don’t micromanage.

You will be working with the industry’s top consultants. They are there to support you, provided that you demonstrate that you are doing your best.

• Communication skills

Communication skills is as important as your technical abilities. The ability to write excellent reports will already be measured during your first 12 weeks at WithSecure. In addition to written communication skills, you are expected to have good verbal communication skills.

You will have the ability to explain complex technical issues to a wide range of audiences which often include senior business stakeholders.

• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments

Consulting is hard work, and pressure is high. WithSecure has high standards and high expectations of consultants. We work with some of the biggest and most interesting businesses in the word. This inevitably results in often stressful but particularly exciting and rewarding work.

An ideal candidate will have 2 years’ industry experience, as well as:

• Relevant industry certifications OSCP/OSEP/OSCE or working towards CCT or relevant certifications.
• A relevant degree (e.g. Computer Science)

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and respects all people, regardless of their background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success as a company and for our customers’ satisfaction. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives.

If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Work with great people
William Jardine Managing Consultant "The freedom is a big thing for me. The trust you are doing something worthwhile." Fairuz Zainor Researcher "I joined WithSecure (previously F-Secure) straight after graduating and now, 10 years later, I am still happy to be here." Kinga Baran Program Manager "WithSecure gives me a feeling of appreciation for what I do as well as ongoing challenges to grow personally. This sounds like a slogan but it really happens here!" Great Place to Work

• Over 900 amazing colleagues in 18 offices
• Possibility to protect the world
• Work with best of class experts who care
• Relaxed, open and fun working environment
• 70+ nationalities
• Global with the spirit of a small company

About the company
Purpose – Why we exist
We are here to build and sustain trust in a digital society
We are here to build and sustain trust in a digital society — trust that is threatened by uncertainty, fear and worry caused by cyber attacks and crime.

Vision – Where we are heading
No one should experience a serious loss because of a cyber attack
We envision a future where no one should experience a serious loss or be put out of business because of cyber attack or crime. At least no one who puts their trust in us.

Mission – What we do
Accelerate transition to outcome-based security
Our mission is to research, innovate and build technologies, human expertise and delivery-business models that will accelerate our customers’ and partners’ transition to outcome-based security.

Diversity & Inclusion:
WithSecure is an equal opportunity employer and believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to nationality, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, gender (including gender reassignment), sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or physical or mental disability.
We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you!

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