Penetration Tester

At cloudatus, we help customers drive technical solution design, development, deployment and support them alongside their cloud journey. As an all-cloud service and consulting provider for midsize and large enterprises, at cloudatus we speak cloud fluenty: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS… – you name it. Being part of digatus, a German IT services and consulting group, we can now leverage its actionable insights. We seek new talents to join our engineering teams to advance our international projects.

Job description: 

As a Penetration Tester, your primary role is to assess and enhance the security of our information systems, networks, and applications through comprehensive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. You will work closely with our internal product teams to identify weaknesses in their systems and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Your expertise will help safeguard sensitive data and protect our customers from potential cyber threats. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating penetration tests with third-party vendors when required.

At cloudatus, you will: 

• Conduct penetration tests on a wide range of digital products, including networks, web, and mobile applications, to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses
• Collaborate with internal product teams to understand their set-ups, goals, and constraints
• Effectively communicate findings and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prepare detailed and clear reports documenting findings, reproduce steps, and recommended remediation steps, ensuring the internal product teams understand the security implications
• Work with cross-functional teams, including security engineers and developers to help them to implement security measures and resolve identified vulnerabilities
• When your schedule is constrained, coordinate, and manage penetration tests with third-party vendors, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
• Contribute to the development and improvement of our testing methodologies, processes, and tools
• Stay up to date with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits and develop new testing techniques as necessary

Required technical and professional expertise: 

• Proven experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security testing with a minimum of 4 years in a similar role
• Proven track record of conducting successful penetration tests for a variety of organizations and industries
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing customized penetration testing methodologies
• Familiarity with various tools and frameworks used in penetration testing, such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap etc
• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms), databases, and web technologies
• A deep understanding of common security protocols and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SSL/TLS
• Programming skills and experience with languages such as Bash, Python, and PowerShell
• The ability to provide clear, comprehensive, and actionable reports on penetration test findings, including recommendations for remediation
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have: 

• Industry-recognized certifications such as Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) certifications, or similar qualifications are highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience in vulnerability research (e.g., CVEs) is a plus

This role requires collaboration with customers from all around the world, therefore fluency in English is required (minimum B2 level).

Benefits: 

• B2B or employment contract 
• Working with latest technologies 
• Industry leading healthcare and comprehensive medical coverage (Luxmed) 
• Opportunities to enhance your qualifications  
• Customizable 1-on-1 English or German lessons  
• Modern computer equipment 
• Opportunities to network and connect (get-togethers, team-building events) 
• Employee referral programme 
• Flexible working schedule 

Location: Rzeszów, but this role is flexible in that you can work up to 100% from home or opt for more business-y settings in our office. It’s all up to you. 

Take your expertise to new heights and gain the most in-demand skills. 

Sounds like a fit? Let’s talk.