C004912 Penetration Tester (NS) - THU 16 Sep RELAUNCH UPDATE

EMW; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EMW is seeking a Penetration Tester to perform web, infrastructure, and application security testing in support of NATO-related exercises. The role requires active NATO SECRET clearance and extensive hands-on testing experience, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and advising on remediation.

On-site in The Hague with full-time hours. The successful candidate will lead testing efforts, coordinate with NATO stakeholders, and produce formal security reports including executive summaries

Qualifications

• Active NATO SECRET security clearance.
• 3+ years hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Experience across web, infrastructure and network penetration testing.
• Experience designing security solutions and assessing vulnerabilities.
• Ability to produce clear, structured security reports for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in Red/Blue Team exercises.
• Provide penetration testing across web, infrastructure, and applications.
• Perform security design reviews to ensure NATO policy compliance.
• Offer security consultancy and guidance to projects and plans.
• Coordinate with NCIA and NATO authorities and report testing outcomes.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web application testing

Network testing

Security architecture

Scripting (Python/Perl/Ruby/bash)

UNIX/Windows admin

Job description

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

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

Deadline Date:

Thursday 16 September 2026 (was Wednesday 15 September 2026)

Requirement:

Penetration Tester

Location:

The Hague, NL

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

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