Senior Penetration Tester

pSpektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects. /ph3Who we are supporting /h3pThe NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. /ppThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: /pulliCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. /liliCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. /liliSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. /liliElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. /liliInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. /li /ulpOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. /ph3The program /h3h3Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) /h3pThe NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO's principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V. /ppTo provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce. /ph3Role ID – C /h3h3Role Background /h3pNCIA requires an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to support cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing and Red/Blue Team activities during NATO military exercises. /ppThe role focuses on web application, infrastructure and application-level penetration testing, security design reviews and cybersecurity consultancy. /ppThe successful candidate will work with NATO security stakeholders, support accreditation-related activities and communicate technical findings and security recommendations to senior management and military leadership. /ph3Role Duties and Responsibilities /h3ulliLead or participate in Red Team and Blue Team activities during NATO military exercises. /liliConduct web application, infrastructure and application-level penetration testing. /liliPerform security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO security policies and directives. /liliProvide cybersecurity consultancy and technical advice to projects and other stakeholders. /liliIdentify and assess security vulnerabilities in operating systems, software, protocols and networks. /liliEvaluate security risks and develop mitigation recommendations. /liliResearch and evaluate security products and technologies. /liliPrepare structured penetration testing reports, including executive summaries, technical findings and remediation plans. /liliPresent security assessment results to technical teams, executives and senior military leadership, including flag officers. /liliCollaborate with the NCIA Configuration Control Board, Security Accreditation Boards and NATO Security Accreditation Authorities. /liliCoordinate with the Head of the Penetration Testing Cell and internal and external stakeholders. /liliNetwork security architecture and design. /liliVulnerability assessment of operating systems, applications, protocols and networks. /liliPenetration testing tools, techniques and recognised testing methodologies. /liliUNIX and Windows system and network administration. /liliScripting in at least one of the following: /liliPython /liliPerl /liliRuby /liliShell scripting (Bash, Ksh or Csh) /liliSystem and network security. /liliAuthentication and security protocols. /liliCryptography and application security. /liliMalware infection techniques and protection technologies. /liliSecurity product and technology evaluation. /liliRisk assessment and mitigation planning. /liliTechnical report writ