[6084] Penetration Tester

GardPass Consulting & Space; Eigenbrakel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GardPass Consulting & Space is seeking an experienced security professional to lead and execution of web, infrastructure, and application penetration testing. The role includes security design reviews to align with NATO policies, and advisory support across projects and plans.

You will communicate test outcomes to executives and technical teams, and coordinate with the Penetration testing Cell for proactive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in web application penetration testing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in IT infrastructure penetration testing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in network security architecture design.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in researching and evaluating security products & technologies.
• Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems.
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies.
• Scripting skills in at least one of Perl, Python, Ruby, or shell.
• Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, and malware techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or be part of the Red/Blue Team during NATO military exercises.
• Provide Web, infrastructure and application level penetration testing.
• Provide security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives.
• Provide security consultancy and advice to projects, plans, and other entities.
• Build and sustain communications with stakeholders including NATO boards and NCIA units.
• Brief at executive and technical levels on security reports and testing outcomes.
• Coordinate with Head of the Penetration testing Cell to ensure collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Web pentesting

Infra pentesting

Network design

Vulnerability assessment

Security product eval

UNIX/Windows admin

Pen testing tools

Scripting languages

Security concepts

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in web application penetration testing;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in IT infrastructure penetration testing;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in network security architecture design;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
• Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies;
• Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, shell (bash, ksh, csh);
• Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, as well as, malware infection techniques and protection technologies.
• Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans;
• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technical findings and remediation plan for several different audiences

Start date: Flexible

Clearance: NATO Secret or equivalent

Location: Braine L'Alleud, Belgium

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in web application penetration testing;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in IT infrastructure penetration testing;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in network security architecture design;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
• Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
• Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies;
• Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, shell (bash, ksh, csh);
• Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, as well as, malware infection techniques and protection technologies.
• Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans;
• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technical findings and remediation plan for several different audiences

Duties & Role:

• Lead and/or be part of the Red/Blue Team during NATO military exercises;
• Provide Web, infrastructure and application level penetration testing;
• Provide security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives;
• Provide security consultancy and advice to projects, plans, and other entities;
• Build and sustain effective communications with different stakeholders; specifically, the NCIA Configuration Control Board, Security Accreditation Boards, NATO Security Accreditation Authorities, and NCI Agency organization units supporting accreditation processes.
• Brief at both executive and technical levels on security reports and testing outcome, including at flag officer level;
• In co-ordination with the Head of the Penetration testing Cell, ensure proactive collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.