Cybersecurity Scanning Specialist

Cybersecurity Scanning Specialist

Join us, and secure the future of global digital operations​​​​​​​!

Kraków, Warsaw- based opportunity with hybrid work model (6 days/month in the office).

As a Cybersecurity Scanning Specialist, you will be working for our client, a global financial institution committed to protecting the integrity and security of its digital infrastructure. You will be part of a dynamic Cybersecurity team that plays a critical role in safeguarding enterprise systems through continuous vulnerability scanning and risk management. This project involves driving the implementation, improvement, and adoption of scanning technologies, while collaborating closely with development teams to ensure secure code practices and comprehensive asset coverage across a complex and evolving technology landscape.

Your main responsibilities:

• Leading cybersecurity run scans and ensuring complete coverage of all relevant assets
• Contributing to the design and management of additional scan asset categories
• Providing ongoing statistics and detailed analysis of scanning activities
• Supporting development teams by assisting with onboarding and troubleshooting scan-related issues
• Driving continuous development and adoption of the security scanning service
• Improving the accuracy, efficiency, and coverage of vulnerability scanning tools
• Supporting the strategic direction and metrics tracking of the scanning program
• Identifying and resolving complex cybersecurity issues in collaboration with stakeholders
• Collaborating with platform and application teams to ensure secure development practices
• Maintaining awareness of industry best practices and emerging threats related to scanning

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• 4+ years of experience on similar position
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a focus on cybersecurity
• Experience with scripting or development in languages such as JavaScript, Python, or SQL
• Deep knowledge of platform-specific risks and common web application vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with technologies and protocols such as REST, XML, JSON, HTML, and microservices
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and resolve complex security-related problems
• Excellent analytical thinking with a proactive approach to issue resolution
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Working knowledge of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
• Experience consulting with application teams on vulnerability scanning, triage, and exceptions

It is a strong plus if you have:

• Hands-on experience with enterprise security scanning tools
• Professional certifications such as CEH, CISSP, GIAC, or Cloud Security certifications
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their associated security challenges
• Experience driving security scanning tool adoption across large organizations
• Knowledge of secure coding practices in agile and DevOps environments