Game Penetration Tester

Job Description

Cyrex is a native security and software development company. We’re focused on building the next generation of top-notch software for web, mobile, and native. Coupled with our extensive background in ethical hacking and cyber crime, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner to over 700 clients worldwide. Serving clients of all size, from startups to full-scale enterprises, we work with a diverse, international team of experts providing custom-made development support.

Cyrex aims to drive innovation and creativity within the tech industry by combining both their technical expertise and creative thinking to create bulletproof security solutions and reliable software.

Long story short, we are an awesome team of tech savvy boys and girls who want to be the best at what we do.
If you are awesome too, let’s meet!

We are looking for a Game Penetration Tester to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive full-time penetration testing experience in games. As a hands-on penetration tester, you will work together with the team securing world-class gaming titles. Your primary goal is to find vulnerabilities in game titles using our proprietary tooling.

What you will do: 

• Collaborate with several team members at the same time.
• Test mobile, PC and console games for security vulnerabilities.
• Report findings in a professional manner.
• Work with custom Python and C++ tooling.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge on different vulnerabilities.
• Expertise in finding and exploiting vulnerabilities.
• Experience in pentesting of mobile applications and thick clients.
• Great understanding and experience in Python and C++.
• Strong knowledge about serialization and cryptographic algorithms.
• Capable of mentoring, from juniors to seniors.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to new technological changes as per project need.
• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing.
• A passion for video games.

Desirable pluses:

• Have worked on several projects at the same time.
• Experienced with multiplayer gameplay systems, network replication and various gaming engines.
• Solid technical foundation (e.g. Computer Science / Maths Degree or equivalent).

Benefits

• Permanently remote position.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.