Penetration Tester

Company Description

We're the world's leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.



Job Description

About Sportradar:
Sportradar is a globally recognized organization, employing over 2,000 people across more than 30 locations worldwide. Our growth is driven by technological innovation and a deep understanding of our clients' business needs. As a trusted partner to over 1,000 companies in more than 80 countries, we stand at the intersection of sports, media, and betting industries. Our commitment to service excellence, quality, and reliability makes us a leader in our field.

The Role:
As a Penetration Tester at Sportradar, you will play a critical role in enhancing our security posture. Collaborating closely with our architecture, development, and system administration teams, as well as the broader business, you will be instrumental in protecting our intellectual property and ensuring the security of our digital assets.

The Challenge:

• Guide and contribute to the protection and security of our intellectual property.
• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing across various platforms.
• Perform risk analysis to identify and mitigate security issues leading to data loss or theft.
• Identify security breaches, implement corrective actions, and devise strategies to prevent future incidents.
• Collaborate with developers across Sportradar for security reviews and threat modeling.
• Work in an international team and environment.
• Automate application and infrastructure scanning and reporting.

 

Your Profile
- Professional Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in consulting (as an auditor, penetration tester, security engineer, etc.) or 3 years in an internal team (e.g., DevOps, IT Security, Information Security, Security Operation Center).
• Documented experience with manual and automated penetration tests of web applications, APIs, mobile applications, “thick client” applications, and IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrable skills in software such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, SoapUI, Kali Linux (Metasploit, nmap, sqlmap, dirbuster, nikto, etc.).
• Knowledge of application and IT infrastructure security best practices, including methodologies like OWASP Testing Guide, OSTMM, PTES, NIST.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows configuration review in line with CIS benchmarks or other well-known standards.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Perl).
• Excellent understanding of threat modeling and SDLC/SSDLC processes.
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.

 

- Desirable Qualifications:

• Certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, eWPT, eWPTX, CREST CWAT, CSSLP.
• Experience in security source code review.
• High-level knowledge of cryptography concepts.
• Experience in security testing and assessments of cloud services.
• Experience with red teaming is highly beneficial.
• CTF experience.

Our Offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Agile, international, and self-organizing team environment.
• Emphasis on code quality, participation in code reviews.
• Opportunities for learning new technologies and tools.
• Conference and training participation.
• Global travel opportunities.
• Multisport, medical insurance, company events, etc.
• Flexible working hours and work-life balance.
• English lessons with a native speaker (if needed).
• Support for home office as needed.

 

Join Us
At Sportradar, we are committed to innovation, growth, and the well-being of our people. If you're ready for a challenge and eager to grow, innovate, and develop with us, we'd love to have you on our team. Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to encouraging diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of background, status, or personal preferences.



Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you're willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!