Manual Ethical Hacker (Web Applications)

About the Role

This position is for a Manual Ethical Hacker focused on web applications within the Cybersecurity Assurance Program. The role sits at a corporate title level up to Vice President and is based in Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin, with Chester also mentioned as a location.

Company Overview

The organisation is committed to improving financial lives through meaningful connections and aims to deliver responsible growth for clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders. It emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace, supports employee wellbeing through competitive benefits, and offers a flexible working approach depending on the role. Employees are encouraged to build a long-term career, develop new skills, and make a measurable impact.

Location Overview: Central Park, Leopardstown, Dublin

The Dublin office is located in Central Park, a premium business park with modern facilities. Onsite amenities include a gym and staff restaurant. Commuting support includes access to the LUAS network and a shuttle service between Dublin City Centre and Central Park. Tax saver tickets are also part of the benefits package.

Location Overview: Chester

Chester is described as a city known for its culture, history, and natural beauty. Working there offers a global career opportunity within a well-known organization, with the surroundings of North Wales hills and the River Dee.

Role Summary

The role is centered on protecting applications from security threats by carrying out penetration testing and uncovering weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. The work involves assessing internal and external web, mobile, and web service applications, identifying risks, and helping strengthen defenses through close collaboration with the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Learn how the applications function, including their business purpose and operating context.
• Use a range of testing tools and methods to uncover issues that could put the bank at risk.
• Track and monitor current and proposed standards groups related to security.
• Hold meetings to explain findings, their impact, and practical remediation timelines.
• Support clients, managers, and staff during risk reviews and while security procedures and products are being implemented.
• Act as a subject matter expert by advising on how to reduce vulnerabilities during application development.
• Share knowledge with both technical and non-technical colleagues through training sessions.

Requirements

• Established professional background in ethical hacking or cybersecurity.
• Strong expertise in at least three of these areas: information security, security engineering, application architecture, authentication and security protocols, application session management, applied cryptography, communication protocols, mobile frameworks, single sign-on technologies, exploit automation platforms, and RESTful web services.
• Ability to manually identify, reproduce, and explain findings, create proof of concepts for vulnerabilities, use scripting or coding approaches, run standard penetration testing tools effectively, support incident triage, and deliver high-value findings.
• Prior experience performing web application ethical hacking assessments.
• Demonstrated manual web testing capability, including the ability to simulate SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks without relying on tools.
• Working knowledge of network and web protocols and technologies such as UNIX/Linux, TCP/IP, and cookies.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing techniques.
• Strong programming and debugging ability.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Invicti, Burp, and SQLMap.
• Good critical-thinking skills and the ability to apply them across different situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time.

Benefits

• Private medical cover for you and your family, along with an annual health screening; there is also an option to purchase a screen for your partner.
• A competitive pension arrangement, life assurance, and group income protection if you are unable to work due to disability or health reasons.
• 20 days of back-up childcare each year and 20 days of back-up adult care each year.
• Flexible benefits that can be adjusted to suit personal needs, including options such as a wellbeing account, travel insurance, and critical illness cover.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support with everyday matters.
• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program and virtual GP services through the private health plan.
• The option to donate to charities of your choice, with employer matching for contributions.
• Access to an arts and culture membership program with discounted entry to selected Irish cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunities to volunteer locally, support the community, build new skills, and work with different groups of people.

Additional Information

The organization places strong emphasis on good conduct, sound judgment, individual accountability, and an ownership mindset as part of its approach to risk management and long-term success.

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

The employer is an equal opportunities organization and does not discriminate based on gender, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, Traveller community membership, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, civil status, socio-economic background, family status, or physical or mental disability. Hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications, and experience. The recruitment process is intended to be accessible, and candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment needs.