Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Security Engineer – Offensive Security (1–3 YOE)
Job Description:
Company Overview
We are supporting an opportunity with a leading Asia-based financial services organization with a strong presence across global markets. The company operates in a high-performance, regulated environment supporting critical trading and enterprise platforms.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Security Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in offensive security, red teaming, or penetration testing. The role focuses on identifying vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attacks, and strengthening security controls across applications, infrastructure, and networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing across web applications, APIs, networks, and internal systems
- Perform vulnerability assessments and provide clear remediation recommendations
- Support red team engagements and simulated attack scenarios
- Identify security weaknesses across cloud and on-prem environments
- Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to improve security posture
- Document findings, risk ratings, and mitigation steps
- Assist in incident response and security investigations when required
- Stay updated with emerging attack techniques, tools, and threat intelligence
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red team operations
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10 and common exploitation techniques
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, etc.
- Good understanding of Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and system architecture
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is a plus
- Relevant certifications (CEH, OSCP, eJPT) are an advantage but not mandatory
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Required Skills:
Security