Senior ICT Security Testing Specialist

Nova Hunte Ltd; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Hunte Ltd is seeking a Senior ICT Security Testing Specialist in Strasbourg, France. The role requires 6+ years in IT security, focusing on vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Candidates will define security standards, perform assessments, and conduct security audits.

The ideal candidate should have a master's degree, relevant certifications are desirable, and must be fluent in English. This is a contract position offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in IT security.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master's degree or equivalent).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Define security configuration and operations standards.
• Perform technical control and vulnerability assessments.
• Conduct network and application penetration testing.
• Perform technical security audits and ethical hacking.
• Prepare presentations on security posture and testing results.

Skills

IT security experience

Network and application penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Security configuration

Security monitoring and incident response

Cyber threat hunting

Log analysis

Linux administration

TCP/IP

Forensic analysis

Technical security audits

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Network analysis tools

Security compliance tools

Job description

# Senior ICT Security Testing SpecialistStrasbourg, France ContractAre you a Senior ICT Security Testing Specialist with 6+ years of experience in IT security? Apply now for a long-term contract opportunity with a leading client in Strasbourg.## Requirements* 6+ years of professional experience in IT security* Security best practice guidelines (ISO 27001, NIST, SANS Top 20, OWASP, etc.)* Network and application penetration testing (Black box, Grey box and White box)* Vulnerability assessments and technical control assessments* Security configuration of servers, network devices and applications* Securing Unix and Windows operating systems* Securing middleware and applications* Web application penetration testing* Source code reviews and secure software development standards* Security monitoring, threat detection and incident response* Management and deployment of security technologies: Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, IAM, APT detection, DLP, Vulnerability Analysis, PKI, Virtual environments, Endpoint security, Mobile security, Data encryption, Remote access methods, Backup and disaster recovery, Patch management, Wireless protocols* Networking protocols and application communications* Network analysis tools* Forensic image collection and analysis* Linux administration, TCP/IP, Network Security* Security configuration reviews of IT infrastructure, security devices, operating systems, and databases* Cyber threat hunting to detect and isolate advanced threats* Security operations engineering including implementation of defensive measures and threat intelligence production* Log analysis and security monitoring* Minimum 4 years of relevant education (master's degree or equivalent) after secondary school* Personnel Security Clearance for accessing EU Classified Information at EU SECRET level (or willingness to undergo security clearance process)* (Desirable) Certified Information Systems Security Professional with Information Systems Security Architecture Professional concentration (CISSP-ISSAP)* (Desirable) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)* (Desirable) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)* (Desirable) OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, CEH, CCNA, or CCNP certification* (Desirable) Knowledge of cyber security policies and standards deriving from the European Commission* Language(s): English (fluent)## Job Description* Define security configuration and operations standards for security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances and host-based security systems* Develop and validate baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, networking and telecommunications equipment* Perform internal and external technical control and vulnerability assessments to identify control weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend remedial action* Perform source code reviews* Perform network and application penetration testing (Black box, Grey box and White box)* Define detailed security architecture* Perform technical security audits and ethical hacking* Perform log analysis and security monitoring* Perform IT infrastructure and application security configuration reviews* Design and implement technical security mechanisms and technologies* Design and develop technical security standards and procedures* Prepare presentations for senior management and system owners on security posture and testing results