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Junior Cyber Security Engineer

Prism Digital
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6 months ago
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Junior Cyber Security Engineer | Python/GoLang & Hackathons/CTF | Security SaaS


Prism Digital have partnered with a super interesting and niche VC-backed client specialising in attack surface management and automated red teaming. Their platform provides organisations with real-time visibility into their attack surface and potential exploitable vulnerabilities. They have received numerous awards for being an up-and-coming security SaaS product company and don't have any sign of slowing down their growth.


After receiving a total of$29 million over three funding rounds,they're looking togrowtheir research engineering division throughout the next 6-months with this junior and a senior role. They have recently expanded into Europe & US and are continuing to grow.


This role is perfect for either a graduate or someone is just starting off their career in software engineering. As a junior backend engineer, you will be mostly tasked with BAU work. However, you'll be learning off a top heavy experienced team. The client are hiring someone who is super passionate about technology and have competed in hackathons & capture the flag events.


Key Requirements:


  • Experience in Python or GoLang
  • Experience competing in Hackathons and/or Capture the Flag events
  • Passionate for technology and/or cyber security


Package:


  • £40,000 - £45,000 base
  • Fully remote
  • 28 days holiday
  • Private health insurance


Junior Cyber Security Engineer | Python/GoLang & Hackathons/CTF | Security SaaS

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