Associate Cybersecurity Consultant / Cybersecurity Consultant

Job Description:

We are seeking skilled and passionate Cyber SecuritySpecialists who are graduating in 2026 or have graduated for less than a year,to join us as graduate associates.

In this role, you will play a key role in enhancing ourclients’ cyber security posture by performing technical cyber assessments. Youwill work in close partnership with the team to perform penetration testingagainst our clients’ digital assets and infrastructure to enhance theirsecurity posture. As an Offensive Security team member, you will be responsiblefor performing web and mobile application penetration testing, networkpenetration testing, source code reviews and red team assessments. You will alsobe involved in conducting social engineering exercises.

The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced setting,be able to adapt quickly to changing security needs, and contribute to a widerange of Cyber Security projects.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security or equivalent
• Knowledge in security controls, penetration testing, programming, networks and operating systems would be an added advantage
• Cybersecurity certifications such as OSCP, CREST CRT, eWPT or BSCP would be an added advantage
• Relevant work experience (internships, leadership positions in clubs/associations, or part-time jobs) would be an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and work independently
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities and challenges
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive work environment
• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel overseas on projects as the need arises

Why Bitdefender:

• We value technical competency (and development) in our consultants and the quality of work we deliver to our clients.
• There is an annual training budget allocated for each consultant for cybersecurity related courses/certifications.
• Dedicated research time to ensure you stay on the top of your game.
• Opportunities to learn and perform a variety of security assessments beyond penetration testing and red teaming/adversary simulations such as; cloud security assessments, blockchain security and IoT testing. Opportunities to collaborate with defensive disciplines such as threat hunting are also available.
• We have an awesome delivery team that will help minimize distractions and allow you, our consultant, to focus your efforts on the assessment.