Offensive and Defensive Security Specialist

Company Description

We are SkillOnNet leading the iGaming entertainment by providing our customers with the most entertaining and trustworthy experience possible, while also reinventing the gambling industry. We are home to more than 30 well-known brands, including PlayOJO, DruckGluck, BacanaPlay, Genting, and many more. We are committed to long-term development and sustainability, and we are trying to revolutionise our industry for the benefit of our players, ourselves, and the entertainment industry as a whole.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Offensive and Defensive Security Specialist
that is passionate on offensive and defensive techniques to identify and monitor weaknesses related to information security. This hybrid role combines responsibilities in SOC monitoring, threat hunting, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.

The ideal
Offensive and Defensive Security Specialist
will be proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating threats while ensuring the organization's systems remain secure and compliant.

Responsibilities include:

1. Security Operations Center (SOC):

• Monitor SIEM tools for alerts, incidents, and anomalies in real-time.
• Triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents following established playbooks.
• Correlate data across systems to identify potential threats or breaches.
• Create and maintain incident reports and dashboards.
• Create, review and improve incident playbooks.

2. Threat Hunting:

• Conduct proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence and hypotheses.
• Analyze endpoint, network, and log data to detect stealthy or advanced threats.
• Develop detection rules and logic for SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring tools.
• Maintain threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).

3. Penetration Testing:

• Perform internal and external penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Provide detailed technical reports and recommendations for remediation.
• Maintain proficiency with common offensive tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite).

4. Vulnerability Scanning:

• Schedule, configure, and run vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
• Ensure scans are comprehensive and aligned with asset inventory and risk priorities.
• Analyze scan results and validate findings.

5. Vulnerability Management:

• Track, prioritize, and assist in remediation of vulnerabilities across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to apply patches and mitigate risks.
• Maintain a risk-based vulnerability management program and metrics/reporting.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role encompassing SOC, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
• Hands-on experience with SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms will be considered as an advantage.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies (e.g., OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Hands-on and adaptable, able to perform penetration testing, threat hunting, and incident response with confidence and precision.
• Collaborative, working closely with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the organization.
• Up to date with evolving cyber threats, tools, and tactics, and able to implement proactive security improvements.

What's in it for YOU?

• Excellent work environment
• Attractive salary package
• Annual incentive Bonus
• Monetary vouchers on Birthdays and other special occasions
• Fully equipped kitchen and in-house entertaining space
• Options to enrol in the Company's medical insurance plan
• Possibilities to enrol in the Company's pension plan
• Exciting company activities include monthly lunches, monthly corporate gatherings, an intercompany football team, competitions, daily snacks and many other activities.
• Casual Dress Code
• A chance to advance professionally inside one of the world's largest iGaming organisations.

What Life at SkillOnNet is like

SkillOnNet believes that people come first, and our "family-oriented" global culture is what drives us. We care about our employees and make certain that they have access to the most relevant and helpful tools, benefits.