Penetration Tester

Ryanair Labs are currently recruiting for a Senior Penetration Tester role to join Europe’s Largest Airline Group!

This is a very exciting time to join Ryanair as we look to expand our operation to 800 aircraft and 300 million guests within the next 10 years. Ryanair Labs is the technology brand of Ryanair. Labs is a state‑of‑the‑art digital & IT innovation hub creating Europe’s leading travel experience for our customers.

Join our innovative and dynamic team, where your skills are celebrated and equal opportunities are guaranteed.

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• Conduct penetration tests on web applications, internal and external networks, mobile platforms, APIs, cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure), PCI environments and physical assets, including scope definition and inventorying of the applications to be assessed.
  
• Deliver detailed technical reports and executive summaries with clear remediation recommendations.
  
• Assist in the development of internal methodologies, frameworks, and toolsets.
  
• Develop custom tools, scripts, and exploits to support advanced testing scenarios.
  
• Stay current with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and exploit techniques.
  

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• 4+ years of information security and penetration testing work experience (preferred).
  
• Proficiency in security assessments and ability to conduct threat modelling for a wide range of systems, applications, and infrastructure.
  
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Linux, Windows), web applications, Active Directory, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  
• Good programming skills; Python is the default, but other languages are welcome.
  
• Experience engaging with business stakeholders to define test scope, gather requirements, and communicate findings.
  
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear reports for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  
• Capable of working independently or in a team. xcfaprz
  
• Relevant penetration testing or offensive security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE, CRTP, CRTE) are preferred.
  

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• Competitive salary
  
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
  
• Hybrid working model
  
• Defined contribution pension scheme – matched up to 5% or €5,000
  
• Death in service benefit – up to 2 times the annual basic salary
  
• 20 days annual leave – increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service
  
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
  
• Cycle 2 work scheme
  
• Unrivalled career progression
  

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• Adaptability / Flexibility
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Critical thinking
  
• Dependability
  
• Decision making / judgment