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Danske Bank is looking for a Penetration Testing Subject Matter Expert (SME) to contribute to the execution of its Penetration Testing programme. In this capacity, the SME will oversee the engagement and implementation of application penetration testing services within the Danske Bank environment. The role involves managing end-to-end delivery tasks, starting from receiving internal penetration testing requests, and coordinating with external vendors to deliver thorough results. Moreover, the SME will actively participate in meetings to ensure adherence to regulatory standards such as DORA, PCI-DSS, and others. The SME will also interact with stakeholders regarding emerging threats and risks while supporting strategic technologies outlined in Forward’28.

Penetration Testing strengthens the development organisation’s capability to consistently deliver secure and robust applications resistant to attacks. We establish policies, processes, and controls to proactively integrate security within applications developed by Danske Bank.

Mission

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external penetration testing firms to ensure effective service delivery
• Work alongside internal teams to guarantee comprehensive coverage of penetration testing services
• Enhance penetration testing methodologies and research to align with emerging threats and strategic technology initiatives
• Support and drive penetration testing projects for the business
• Stay informed about bank penetration testing policies, government regulations, and evolving cyber threats
• Design and implement information security controls
• Make decisions and address changes to information security policies, standards, and procedures as necessary for systems, applications, and tools
• Engage in projects and initiatives affecting multiple business lines

Skills

• 2+ years of experience in the information security domain
• Understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to information security
• Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments as a service
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels and clearly convey complex information
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external partners
• Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing, with a focus on achieving project objectives. Hands-on experience in penetration testing is advantageous
• Intermediate English skills

We offer:

We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience and requirements for the corresponding job function (salary range from 3520 EUR to 5280 EUR gross EUR/monthly).

Your title in job contract will be IT Security Engineer.