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:

• At Outpost24, you'll join a company where your ideas, contributions, and development truly matter. We're growing quickly, but we've worked hard to maintain a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where people are empowered to take ownership, make an impact, and challenge the status quo. As part of our team, you'll work alongside talented colleagues from across the globe while helping shape the future of a leading cybersecurity company.An organizational culture founded on trust, respect, adaptability, and commitment, where your personal and professional development will be emphasized.

• The opportunity to learn more about the world of ethical hacking from some of our best-in-class hackers, and an elaborative set of tools to drive your career, training, and coaching on the job.

• A healthy work-life balance, so you can enjoy flexible work hours and a hybrid working environment. You’ll enjoy local perks at the Karlskrona office, from Friday bars and after-work social activities to a vibrant and collaborative work environment.

And that's just the beginning! We believe great people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and excited about what they do, and that's exactly the kind of environment we're building at Outpost24.

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.