Senior Security Test Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Security Test Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in Rockwell Automation products across the full product lifecycle. You will work in a multi-location team, collaborating closely with engineering and security teams to enhance product security and testing capabilities. You will report to the Security Test Manager and work in a hybrid model based in Katowice, Poland.

 

Your Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, documenting findings and providing mitigation recommendations
• Design, implement, and maintain security testing tools, frameworks, and automation solutions
• Contribute to product design and architecture reviews with a focus on security requirements
• Develop and standardize penetration testing procedures across teams and projects
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and assess the impact of emerging vulnerabilities on products

 

The Essentials – You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience in Security Test Engineering
• Minimum 2 years of experience in security testing, penetration testing, or related areas
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability analysis and penetration testing methodologies, particularly for web applications, WebSockets, and APIs
• Experience with programming languages such as Python
• Hands-on experience with network protocol and file fuzzing techniques
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience assessing container and Kubernetes security
• Experience exploiting cloud misconfigurations and performing privilege escalation

 

The Preferred – You Might Also Have:

• Experience with industrial control systems or Rockwell Automation products
• Experience in web and network penetration testing
• Knowledge of software or hardware reverse engineering (Windows and/or embedded systems)
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GICSP, GPEN, GXPN, GWAPT, or OSCP
• Experience developing or enhancing security testing tools and frameworks

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.