Penetration tester for NATO with security clearance

Would you like to join the leading international intergovernmental organization?

In this high-impact role, you will lead and participate in Red/Blue Team operations during NATO military exercises, conducting web, infrastructure, and application-level penetration testing across some of the most security-sensitive environments in the world. You will not simply run tools—you will think like an adversary, uncover hidden vulnerabilities, and help NATO stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

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.