Penetration Tester

Spektrum; Eigenbrakel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We are seeking a security testing professional to support NCIA projects, lead red/blue team activities, and provide security consultancy and remediation planning.

You will work on on-site assignments with occasional travel to NATO sites, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and delivering clear executive-level summaries and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience (3+ years) in security testing and vulnerability assessment.
• Knowledge of UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and recognized methodologies.
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python or Ruby.
• Ability to write clear technical reports for diverse audiences.

Responsabilités

• Lead and participate in Red/Blue Team exercises for NATO-based projects.
• Provide web, infrastructure and application level penetration testing.
• Provide security design reviews to ensure policy compliance.
• Deliver security consultancy and remediation planning for projects.
• Coordinate with NCIA boards and other units; report findings to stakeholders.

Connaissances

Security testing

Vulnerability assessment

UNIX administration

Windows administration

Penetration testing tools

Scripting (Perl, Python, Ruby)

Cryptography basics

Threat modeling

Technical reporting

Outils

Penetration testing tools

Description du poste

Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
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• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
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• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
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• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
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• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.

Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.

To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.

Role ID – C004908

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• The duties of the individualmainly focuson: Lead and/or be part of the Red/Blue Team during NATO military exercises;
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• Provide Web, infrastructure andapplication levelpenetration testing;
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• Provide security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives;
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• Provide security consultancy and advice to projects, plans, and other entities;
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• 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.
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• Brief at both executive and technical levels on security reports and testing outcome, including at flag officer level;
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• In co-ordination with the Head of the Penetration testing Cell, ensure proactive collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills, Experience and Certifications

• The required skillset for the contracted individual is extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the following areas:
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• Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
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• Researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
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• Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
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• Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies;
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• Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, shell (bash,ksh,csh);
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• Technical knowledge in system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application security, as well as malware infection techniques and protection technologies.
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• Ability to evaluate risks and formulate mitigation plans;
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• Proven ability to write clear and structured technical reports including executive summary, technicalfindingsand remediation plan for several different audiences.

Working Location

Working Policy

• On-site

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance