C004908 Penetration Tester (NS) - WED 16 Sep RELAUNCH

EMW; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EMW in Belgium is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to support NATO exercises from Braine-l'Alleud with a planned move to Brussels. The role requires hands-on testing across web, infrastructure, and applications, plus active NATO SECRET clearance and 3+ years of practice in security assessments.

You will lead or join Red/Blue Team activities, deliver clear technical reports with remediation plans, and coordinate with security boards and stakeholders to ensure NATO policies are met.

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 assessing vulnerabilities in OS, software, protocols & networks.
• 3+ years researching and evaluating security products/technologies.
• Proficiency in UNIX and Windows system administration.
• 3+ years using penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Scripting in Perl, Python, Ruby or shell.
• Knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, and malware techniques.
• Ability to assess risks and propose mitigations.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports with executive summaries and remediation plans.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Web app pentesting

IT infrastructure pentesting

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Security products evaluation

Unix/Windows administration

PenTesting tools

Scripting: Perl/Python/Ruby/shell

Security reporting

Description du poste

Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reason:

• The profile does not demonstrate clear, independently verifiable experience aligning with the minimum requirement of 3 years in hands-on penetration testing

Deadline Date: Wednesday 16 September 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): 697
Required Start Date: 15 October 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

Requirements
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