(Senior) Cyber Security Consultant & Penetration Tester

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(Senior) Cyber Security Consultant & Penetration Tester, Switzerland

Client:

Wizlynx Group

Location:

Switzerland

Job Category:

Other

Job Reference:

6c812b304f88

Job Views:

4

Posted:

25.04.2025

Expiry Date:

09.06.2025

Job Description:

Key Role

As (Senior) Cyber Security Consultant & Penetration Tester, you will execute a variety of engagements, conducting advanced hands-on penetration testing beyond automated tool validation, which will focus on targets that may include network devices, servers, web and mobile apps, web APIs, wireless infrastructures, IoT devices, and other information systems.

You will have the opportunity to combine technical expertise with your imagination to conduct targeted attacks and discover vulnerabilities, with the goal of ensuring Wizlynx Group’s customers remain one step ahead of its adversaries.

What your key responsibilities will be

Responsibilities may include the following, but are not limited to:

• Lead & execute network, web and mobile application, wireless, and social engineering penetration tests that will vary in level of complexity from simple to potentially complex.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the IT security industry, including awareness of new or revised security solutions, security standards, trends / best practices, offensive techniques, and tools.
• Author quality penetration test reports with professional documentation of identified and exploited vulnerabilities/weaknesses, providing detailed remediation guidance for findings.
• Serve as a consultant in pre-sales, including assessment of client needs, project scopes, and proposal preparation.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science or information systems, or equivalent work experience.
• One to three years security experience in a security analyst, engineer, architect, consultant or a similar role, including a minimum of 6 months to a year experience in penetration testing.
• Proficiency in a variety of operating systems such as Unix/Linux/Mac/Windows, including bash and PowerShell.
• Know-how in manual techniques for penetration testing (network equipment, servers, web applications, APIs, wireless, mobile, databases, and other information systems).
• Familiarity with penetration testing tools like Burp Suite and Kali Linux.
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities.
• Certifications such as OSCP, CREST CPSA, GWAPT, GPEN, and others are an asset.

Language Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in German and English (written and spoken).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with people at all levels; team player.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Customer-friendly approach and appearance.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.