Job Description

Our Application Security team is looking for Junior Application Security Auditors (Three in total) to join our growing team in Karlskrona!

Our AppSec team is full of ambitious ethical hackers who make a huge impact on a daily basis. As a Junior Ethical Hacker/Junior Application Security Auditor, you will be a part of our brilliant Ghost Labs team, which is rooted in at the heart of Outpost24's hacking activities.

As a Junior Ethical Hacker your daily activities will involve:

• Performing penetration tests, conduct security research and contribute to the security community through responsible disclosure and proof-of-concept
• Performing verification tests on web applications, to help our customers to verify if they have effectively resolved vulnerabilities
• You being the backbone of our Application Security portfolio. You understand the capabilities as well as the limitations of automation, and will offer the human knowledge needed to uncover vulnerabilities in our customers’ application
• Re -tests for web applications
• Paired-testing with more senior team-members on more complex projects

What do we require from you?

As an ethical hacker, you can think outside of the box and understand how to use your technical skills to improve the security of our customers. We will support you in developing yourself and guiding your development, whether you aspire to a deep technical career path, a sales-oriented role or a team manager. We will also help you evolve through fun off-site activities, Capture the flag events, training (on-site and remote) and certifications, such as OSCP, OSWE and OSCE.

You may not have a lot of experience with penetration testing, but anything you might lack in experience is directly replaced by your passion for tech and security. In addition, you have an insatiable love for understanding how things work, and above all, how to break them.

The following likely describes you:

• Passionate for technology and security
• Completed relevant university degree, or relevant professional experience
• IT Security experience, for example: CTF Events, conferences, CVE/Responsible disclosures, contribution to Open source projects
• A true team player and self-claimed computer nerd
• Programming/scripting and or network engineering skills
• Professional English communications skills
• Live near our Karlskrona office or are willing to travel/relocate

We will make sure you have a buddy to help you grow with the team in no-time.

But what's in it for you?

In return for your efforts, you will get to enjoy:

• A flat organizational structure and lots of autonomy; you are not just a number. You will join an organization that offers a steep learning curve, where your contributions will have a tangible impact 
• An organizational culture founded on trust, respect, adaptability, and commitment, where your personal and professional development will be emphasized 
• The opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and fun European cybersecurity company 
• A healthy work-life balance, so you can enjoy flexible work hours and a hybrid working environment if desired 
• An exciting opportunity to join us at our headquarters in Karlskrona or our vibrant Stockholm office - while enjoying the local perks and benefits of working in Sweden.
• The opportunity to learn more about the world of ethical hacking from some of our best-in-class hackers
• Being a part of a fun and international team, where after-works and social events are a regular occurrence
• A large office in Karlskrona where you will find a kitchen and a big rooftop
• An elaborative set of tools to drive your career, training, and coaching on the job
• A workplace culture where your opinions and ideas are valued and respected

And so much more!

Sounds like you? Then apply today! 

Don’t fulfil all the criteria? At Outpost24, we're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where attitude, values, and willingness to learn are valued above all. So, if you're excited about this role but your professional experiences don't completely align with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

Please note that only candidates with full, permanent working rights in Sweden can be considered for this position, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.