Job Description

Gen is a global company powering Digital Freedom through consumer brands including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Our combined heritage is rooted in providing safety for the first digital generations. We bring leading technology solutions in cybersecurity, privacy and identity protection to more than 500 million users in 150 countries so they can live their digital lives safely, privately, and confidently today and for generations to come. We\'re always looking for smart, fearless, and dedicated people. Together, we have collective passion and a big vision to power Digital Freedom by protecting consumers and giving them control of their digital lives.When you\xe2\x80\x99re a part of Gen, you are provided access to a range of resources and support to ensure you can do your best work and live your best life. This includes flexible working options with generous time off and competitive benefits & compensation packages.Diversity is foundational to how we do business because we know the greatest ideas and results come from our unique perspectives and differences. We strive to create a safe, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Team members are valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are in a meaningful and exciting atmosphere. Gen is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs.If this sounds like you\xe2\x80\x94Gen has a dynamic, supportive culture with core values that celebrate diversity, promote teamwork, and encourage every team member to contribute and grow\xe2\x80\x94join us!What You Will Do in This Role:Assist in performing penetration tests of our core networks and applicationsIdentifying security risks and verify their proper eradicationDeveloping testing scripts and proceduresAssist in the creation and deployment of security tools, policies, and workflowsProvide security guidance based on potential risks from an attacker perspectiveWhat You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need to be Successful in this RoleKnowledge of some programming and/or scripting languages (C/C++, Python, Bash)Knowledge of operating systems and network protocolsStrong ethics and understanding of ethics in business and information securityKnowledge of TCP/IP stack, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, log analysisKnowledge of common attack techniques and vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, buffer overflow, privilege escalation, reverse shellKnowledge/experience with security assessment tools like Metasploit, Burp suite, Nessus, Wireshark, FiddlerWritten and spoken English at least on B2 levelWillingness to learnGen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds.We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. .Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws.To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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