C004908 Penetration Tester (NS) - FRI 23 Oct RELAUNCH

EMW, Inc.; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW, Inc. seeks an experienced Penetration Tester to join our on-site team in Belgium.

The role focuses on leading or contributing to Red/Blue team activities for NATO exercises, and delivering comprehensive penetration testing across web, network, and infrastructure domains. The ideal candidate holds an active NATO SECRET clearance and has 3+ years in web and IT infrastructure pentesting, with strong reporting and consultation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET clearance required.
• Extensive web application penetration testing experience (3+ years).
• Extensive IT infrastructure pentesting experience (3+ years).
• Extensive network security architecture design experience (3+ years).
• Experience assessing vulnerabilities in OS, software, protocols and networks (3+ years).
• Experience researching and evaluating security products & technologies.
• System and network administration knowledge (UNIX/Windows).
• Proficient with penetration testing tools, techniques and methodologies.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, Ruby or shell.
• Understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and malware protection.

Responsabilités

• Lead or participate in Red/Blue team activities during NATO exercises.
• Conduct web, infrastructure and application penetration testing.
• Conduct security design reviews to ensure NATO policy compliance.
• Provide security consultancy to projects and plans.
• Coordinate with NCIA CCC, Security Accreditation Boards, and NATO authorities.
• Present security findings to executive and technical audiences with clear reports.
• Coordinate activity with Penetration Testing Cell leadership and stakeholders.

Connaissances

NATO SECRET clearance

Web app pentesting

IT infrastructure pentesting

Network security design

Vulnerability assessment

Security products & tech research

UNIX administration

Windows administration

Penetration testing tools & methods

Scripting: Perl/Python/Ruby/shell

Security protocols & cryptography

Risk assessment & mitigation

Technical report writing

Description du poste

Deadline Date: Friday 23 October 2026

Requirement: Penetration Tester

Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE (Further location of the post will be Brussels following move of NCSC from BLA to Brussels.)

Full Time On-Site: Yes

Time On-Site: 100%

Total Scope of the request (hours): 400

Required Start Date: 23 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