Penetration Tester 3 for NATO with security clearance at WLG

Mons, Wallonia, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Penetration testing, Web application security, Network security, Infrastructure security, Vulnerability assessment, Security design reviews, Python, Perl, Ruby, Shell scripting, Cryptography, System administration, Risk evaluation, Technical reporting, Stakeholder management, Red teaming

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization? The Penetration Tester 3 is a senior cybersecurity specialist responsible for leading and executing advanced penetration testing, security design reviews, and consultancy to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives. This role requires deep technical expertise in offensive and defensive security, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to brief at both executive and technical levels, including flag officer audiences. Responsibilities: 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. Essential Qualifications & Experience: The required skillset for the contracted individual is extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the following areas: Web application penetration testing; IT infrastructure penetration testing; Network security architecture design; Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks; Researching and evaluating security products & technologies; Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems; 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. If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.

Responsibilities

The Penetration Tester 3 will lead and execute advanced penetration testing, security design reviews, and consultancy to ensure compliance with NATO policies. They will also provide technical briefings to stakeholders, including flag officers, and participate in Red/Blue Team exercises.