C004908 Penetration Tester

Il y a 2 jours

Eigenbrakel, Waals-Brabant, Belgique EMW Temps plein 70 000 € - 110 000 € Contrat

Previously proposed candidates were non-compliant for the following reason:

  • The profile does not demonstrate clear, independently verifiable experience aligning with the minimum requirement of 3 years in hands-on penetration testing
Deadline Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Requirement: Penetration Tester
Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE (Further location of the post will be Brussels following move of NCSC from BLA to Brussels.).
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 697
Required Start Date: 15 October 2026
End Contract Date: 31 December 2026
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties & Role:
The duties of the individual mainly focus on:
  • 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
Requirements
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
  • The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in web application penetration testing;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in IT infrastructure penetration testing;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in network security architecture design;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in researching and evaluating security products & technologies;
  • Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems;
  • Extensive knowledge and experience (more than 3 years) in the 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