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Senior Pentester

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 6 days ago (last checked 7 Oct)

UST

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Overview

Payments
12 or 14 salary payments a year
Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan, gym access

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  • The ad rules out sponsorship

    Per the ad: “Eligibility to work in Spain”

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in:
  • Penetration testing
  • Application security
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Strong experience with web application security testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite)
  • Solid understanding of:
  • OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Exploitation techniques
  • Ability to:
  • Read, understand, and reproduce penetration testing findings
  • Communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
  • Knowledge of:
  • HTTP/S protocols
  • Authentication mechanisms
  • Modern web architectures (APIs, microservices)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Professional proficiency in English and Spanish
  • Eligibility to work in Spain

Nice to have

  • Certifications such as:
  • OSCP, eWPT, CEH, GWAPT, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
  • Experience:
  • Reviewing third-party security reports
  • Working with external testing vendors
  • Infrastructure/network penetration testing
  • Secure code review or secure development practices
  • Programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps or CI/CD security integration
  • German language skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 23 days of Annual Leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days!
  • Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, teleworking compensation, Life and Accident Insurances).
  • `Retribución Flexible´ Program: (Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan...)
  • Free access to several training platforms
  • Professional stability and career plans
  • UST also, compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.
  • The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
  • Real Work Life Balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime...)
  • UST Club Platform discounts and gym Access discounts

The role

We are looking for the very Top Talent...and we would be delighted if you were to join our team!

We're looking for an Senior Penetration Tester. You will join a strategic project with a global client in the wealth management sector

As an Exposure Management Technical Expert within our Security Compliance Competence Centre (SCCC) in Madrid, you will play a key hands-on role in strengthening our proactive security testing program.

Acting as an internal penetration testing specialist, you will:

  • Validate external security findings
  • Ensure technical quality and reproducibility of deliverables
  • Support the scoping and execution of penetration testing engagements

You will collaborate closely with Exposure Managers, application and technology teams, and external vendors to ensure consistent and high-quality testing practices across the organization.

What you'll do

  • Reproduce and validate vulnerabilities and their remediation using tools such as Burp Suite and Nmap
  • Apply manual and automated techniques across web applications, APIs, and infrastructure
  • Review penetration testing reports to ensure:
  • Accuracy
  • Completeness
  • Clarity
  • Reproducibility of findings
  • Support risk-based scoping of penetration testing engagements
  • Act as a technical advisor on:
  • Security testing methodologies
  • Findings interpretation
  • Remediation strategies
  • Ensure alignment with:
  • OWASP Testing Guide
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Internal security standards
  • Analyze reported vulnerabilities and identify false positives
  • Ensure correct classification and prioritization
  • Provide technical guidance to development and infrastructure teams
  • Collaborate with architects on secure and resilient baseline configurations
  • Work closely with Exposure Managers and global technical teams
  • Share insights, patterns, and lessons learned to improve internal practices
  • Support consistent execution across all penetration testing activities

How you'll work

Location: Hybrid. Madrid city center (Sol area). 3 days a week in the office.

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews1–2 weeks in all
  1. Learning about who you are

    With recruitment team

    Conversation about your background and experience; for some roles, a sense of your technical proficiency.

  2. Understanding what makes you tick

    What motivates you, your working style and personality, and whether you would thrive in UST and client team dynamics.

  3. Final interview

    With future peers, sometimes leadership or the client

    Informal chat with your future peers about team fit; depending on the role, members of the leadership team or the client may join.

  • UST replies within 24 hours of the final interview.
  • Timing depends on everyone's availability.

Hiring process

If you would like to know more, don't hesitate to apply and we'll get in touch to fill you in detail. We are waiting for you!

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation and IT services company headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, UST partners with major corporations across industries such as banking, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing to deliver technology solutions, including cloud, data analytics, and application development. The company has a strong global footprint with delivery centers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

In Spain, UST has a significant presence in Málaga, where it operates a technology and innovation hub. The Málaga office is a key delivery center for European clients, offering roles in software engineering, data, and digital services. UST is known for its collaborative culture and investment in employee development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to work in Spain's growing tech ecosystem.

Industry
Technology
Founded
1999
Employees
30,000
Headquarters
Alameda, USA
In Spain
Málaga
Website
ust.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • UST's Málaga office is part of a growing tech hub in southern Spain, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle with lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
  • The company provides visa and relocation support for international hires, as part of its global mobility programs.
  • UST emphasizes continuous learning and offers certifications and training in cloud, data, and engineering.
  • Málaga has a growing international community and is well-connected by air to major European cities, making it easy for expats to travel.
  • UST has a diverse workforce with employees from many nationalities, and English is commonly used in the Málaga office.

In their own words

About the company & team

More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer company with over 35.000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 30 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technologic solutions to big companies.

Additional information

In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.

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