C004907 Penetration Tester (NS) - Tue 20 Oct RELAUNCH

EMW; Henegouwen; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW in Mons, Belgium is seeking a Penetration Tester to lead and conduct web and infrastructure security testing within NATO frameworks. The role focuses on hands-on testing and security assessments for networks, systems, and applications, with strong risk mitigation emphasis.

You will collaborate with NCIA and NATO authorities to deliver clear technical reports and maintain NATO SECRET clearance. On-site, full-time through 18 November 2026 to 31 December 2026, totaling 400 hours.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• More than 3 years of hands-on web application penetration testing experience.
• More than 3 years of IT infrastructure penetration testing experience.
• More than 3 years of network security architecture design experience.
• More than 3 years of assessing vulnerabilities in OS, software, protocols & networks.
• More than 3 years of researching and evaluating security products & technologies.

Responsabilités

• Lead and/or participate in Red/Blue Team activities during NATO exercises.
• Provide web, infrastructure and application penetration testing.
• Conduct security design reviews to ensure NATO policy compliance.
• Provide security consultancy and advisory for projects and plans.
• Coordinate with NCIA CC Board, Security Accreditation Boards and NATO Agencies.
• Present findings and remediation plans to executive and technical audiences.

Connaissances

Web application pentesting

Infrastructure pentesting

Network security design

Vulnerability assessment

Security products evaluation

UNIX/Windows admin

Penetration testing tools & methods

Scripting (Perl/Python/Ruby/Bash)

Security protocols & cryptography

Technical reporting

Mitigation planning

Executive-level communication

Description du poste

NOTE: Please do not resubmit candidates who were found non-compliant in the earlier rounds of this RFQ.

Previously proposed candidates were not compliant for the following reason: The profile does not demonstrate clear, independently verifiable experience aligning with the minimum requirement of 3 years in hands-onpenetrationtesting.

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