Penetration Tester

Specialista Senior / Project Manager

Line of Service: Advisory

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Specialism: Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level: Associate

Job Description & Summary

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect against threats, propel transformation, and drive growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organizations, partners, and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrating and managing new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements, increasing cybersecurity investments, and detecting, responding to, and remediating threats.

PwC Italy is hiring! We are looking for a Penetration Tester to join our Ethical Hacking team. You will work on client-facing projects related to Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security Assessment, Secure Code Review, Network Security Assessment, Red/Purple Teaming, and Security by Design.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify security vulnerabilities in web applications, infrastructure systems, network equipment, Wi-Fi systems, mobile applications, APIs, etc.
• Conduct Penetration Tests and Red Team activities from outside and/or within the client's network to gain unauthorized access to IT systems.
• Prepare technical and executive reports, providing recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Support development teams in formalizing, implementing, and verifying security requirements following a 'Security by Design' approach.
• Contribute to the evolution and improvement of testing and reporting methodologies.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions on Ethical Hacking, including global Capture The Flag (CTF) events.

Working at PwC

Being part of PwC means joining a global network with extensive expertise, where you can explore ideas and deliver innovative contributions.

Job Requirements & Preferences

• 1-2 years of relevant experience; consulting experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
• Preferred certifications: OSCP, eJPT, GWAPT, or equivalents.
• Languages: Italian (written and spoken); English is a plus.
• Strong team-working skills.