Security Consultant with focus on Pentesting - Defensify
Workplace: Malmö, Sverige
Expires: December 6, 2025
Defensify specializes in delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions to some of Sweden's most reputable companies and authorities. We are looking for an experienced and driven Security Consultant with a focus on Pentesting to help shape the future of security services in a passionate team, where you will jointly drive and develop both yourself and the customer. Defensify offers an open, helpful environment with exciting clients and a cheerful team with activities during and after work. We provide great opportunities for personal development alongside continued specialization in your security expertise through active learning combined with training. Knowledge transfer between colleagues is arranged, and there is a strong shared curiosity about trends, tools, and working methods.
Main requirements:
  • Experience with penetration testing, offensive security, or ethical hacking.
  • Deep knowledge of network protocols, web security (OWASP Top 10), and secure code review.
  • Strong skills in application testing, web testing, and app testing.
  • Proficient with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, among others.
  • Background in software or web application development with an interest in further developing within cybersecurity.
  • Genuine interest in cybersecurity.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Swedish and English, technical and business level, spoken and written.
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct penetration tests on applications, networks, and infrastructure within OT and IT environments.
  • Identify and document vulnerabilities with clear recommendations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate security throughout the development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
Required hard skills:
  • Penetration testing
  • Offensive security techniques
  • Network protocol expertise
  • Web security knowledge (OWASP Top 10)
  • Secure code review
  • Application, web, and app testing
  • Use of security tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark
Recommended hard skills:
  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CISSP or similar
  • Experience working with IT operations or equivalent
Soft skills:
  • Ability to work independently with responsibility and decision-making
  • Professionalism and quality focus
  • Teamwork and knowledge sharing
  • Strong engagement and passion for cybersecurity
  • Excellent communication in Swedish and English
Coding languages:
  • Not explicitly stated, but background in software/web development implies possible knowledge in relevant programming languages
Frameworks:
  • DevSecOps integration
Operating systems:
  • Not explicitly stated
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Collaborative team spirit
  • Openness and helpfulness
  • Continuous learning culture
  • Passion for cybersecurity trends and tools