Penetration Tester (m/f/n)

We are looking for a Penetration Tester (m/f/n) to join an international military-political organization (NATO).

Mons, BE – relocation is required.

The candidate is required to possess a valid NATO SECRET security clearance.

Duties & Role

• 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 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.

Offer:

• On-site position in Mons, BE - relocation is required

• Full-time B2B contract with Shimi

• Start date: ASAP

• Rate: 75-90 EUR/hour /net.

• Security Clearance: NATO Secret.