Senior Pentester (Cybersecurity team)

2 Hours ago • 6 Years + • Cyber Security

About the job

Summary

This Senior Penetration Tester role involves identifying and addressing security risks across gaming environments, infrastructure, and systems. Responsibilities include conducting infrastructure penetration tests, writing reports for stakeholders, analyzing security levels of IT solutions, improving cybersecurity processes within a game development context, analyzing security incidents, and conducting security software assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and a passion for making a significant impact within a fast-paced, innovative industry. This position requires strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills.
Must have:
  • 6+ years Cybersecurity/IT Infrastructure experience
  • Deep knowledge of web penetration testing
  • Knowledge of online game protocols
  • Cloud infrastructure security testing experience
  • Ability to read/understand multiple coding languages
  • Strong analytical and technical skills
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Excellent English (spoken and written)
Good to have:
  • Operating system security testing
  • Application reverse engineering
  • Anti-cheat/game cheat development experience
  • Documented bug bounty or CVEs
  • Cybersecurity certifications
  • Familiarity with gamedev tools
  • Agile environment experience
Perks:
  • Flexible working hours (8:00-10:00 AM start)
  • Welcome pack
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses
  • Merchandise
  • Private medical healthcare
  • Psychological care
  • Multisport card
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Social events
  • Healthy snacks and drinks
  • International working environment
  • Sustainable campus with gym and amenities
  • No dress code
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Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join our Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to identify and address security risks across our gaming environments, infrastructure, and systems. You will play a key role in strengthening our security processes, ensuring they are optimized for the unique challenges of the game development environment. This position is perfect for a seasoned professional ready to take on advanced penetration testing challenges while working closely with diverse teams in a dynamic and innovative industry. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Daily responsibilities

  • Conducting infrastructure penetration tests.
  • Writing pentest reports and presenting them to stakeholders
  • Analyzing the security level of implemented and proposed IT solutions.
  • Organizing and improving Cybersecurity processes while adjusting them to the game development environment. 
  • Analyzing information security incidents.
  • Conducting security software assessments.

Qualifications

  • At least 6 years of experience in Cybersecurity/IT Infrastructure.
  • Deep knowledge of web penetration testing.
  • Knowledge of protocols related to online games.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure security testing.
  • Ability to read and understand code in multiple coding languages.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Very good command of English (spoken and written).

Nice to have
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)

  • Operating system security testing.
  • Application reverse engineering.
  • Anti-cheat and/or game cheat development experience.
  • Documented bug bounty or CVEs granted in your name.
  • Certifications confirming cybersecurity competencies will be an additional asset.
  • Familiarity with gamedev tools will be very helpful.
  • Work experience in an Agile environment.

Additional Information

Working mode

  • Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio for a minimum of 10 days per month.

Perks & Professional Growth

  • Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8:00 and 10:00 AM.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
  • Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, ‘Meet a star’ events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
  • Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Health & Well-being

  • Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
  • Psychological care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
  • Multisport card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.

Social Activities & Life in the Office

  • Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
  • Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
  • Healthy selections — ​​organic fruit, snacks, muesli, organic honey, vegan milk, and speciality coffee are all at your disposal around the studio. Enjoy!
  • Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.

Head office in Warsaw

  • Sustainable campus with an eco ethos — solar panels provide green energy, 2000 plants and an air-filtering system to help provide clean air, electric car charging points, flower meadows, and more green features in the works.
  • An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support and yoga and healthy spine classes.
  • Car and bike parking spaces.
  • A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
  • No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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About The Company

CD PROJEKT RED is home to over 1000 game-making professionals from all over the globe. We speak many different languages, but share one love — video games.


We are creators of The Witcher series of games, including the acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Most recently, we have created Cyberpunk 2077 and its spy-thriller expansion Phantom Liberty.


We are headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, with studios in Cracow and Wroclaw. In North America, we operate in Vancouver and will be opening a new studio in Boston to drive development on the followup to Cyberpunk 2077. 


We’re proud to have a gamer-first approach, a diverse & supportive culture, and a focus on mature, meaningful storytelling that will inspire gamers for years to come.


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