C004905 Penetration Tester (NS) - TUE 20 Oct RELAUNCH

EMW, Inc.; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW, Inc. is seeking a Penetration Tester for on-site work in Mons, Belgium, to lead and participate in NATO Red/Blue Team exercises and perform comprehensive web, infrastructure, and application testing.

You will review security designs to ensure compliance with NATO directives and provide security consultancy across projects. The role requires an active NATO SECRET clearance, 3+ years in multiple penetration testing domains, and strong scripting and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• 3+ years in web application penetration testing.
• 3+ years in IT infrastructure penetration testing.
• 3+ years in network security architecture design.
• 3+ years in assessing security vulnerabilities across OS, software, protocols & networks.
• 3+ years in researching and evaluating security products & technologies.
• Knowledge of UNIX and Windows system administration.
• 3+ years using penetration testing tools, techniques and methodologies.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, Ruby or shell.
• Technical knowledge in security protocols, cryptography and malware protection.
• Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans.
• Proven ability to write clear, structured technical reports for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or be part of Red/Blue Team during NATO military exercises.
• Provide Web, infrastructure and application level penetration testing.
• Provide security design reviews to ensure NATO policy compliance.
• Provide security consultancy to projects, plans and other entities.
• Coordinate with NCIA bodies and security authorities during accreditation processes.
• Brief executive and technical audiences on security reports and testing outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Penetration testing Cell leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web app testing

IT infrastructure testing

Network security design

Vulnerability assessment

Security product evaluation

UNIX/Windows admin

Testing tools & methodologies

Scripting (Perl/Python/Ruby/shell)

Security protocols & cryptography

Risk assessment & mitigation

Technical report writing

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Deadline Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Requirement: Penetration Tester

Location: Mons, BE

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 400

Required Start Date: 18 November 2026

End Contract Date: 31 December 2026

Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

Duties & Role:

The duties of the individual mainly focus on:

• 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.

Skill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
• 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