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