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. /p h3Who we are supporting /h3 pThe 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. /p pThe NCIA provides a wide range of services, including: /p ul liCyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats. /li liCommand and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations. /li liSatellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces. /li liElectronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks. /li liInformation Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers. /li /ul pOverall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities. /p h3The program /h3 h3Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS) /h3 pThe 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. /p pTo 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. /p h3Role ID – C /h3 h3Role Background /h3 pNCIA requires an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to support cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing and Red/Blue Team activities during NATO military exercises. /p pThe role focuses on web application and infrastructure penetration testing, network security, vulnerability assessment and security consultancy. The contractor will also support NATO security accreditation activities and communicate security findings to technical and senior military stakeholders. /p h3Role Duties and Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead or participate in Red Team and Blue Team activities during NATO military exercises. /li liConduct penetration testing of web applications, IT infrastructure and applications. /li liPerform security design reviews to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives. /li liProvide security consultancy and recommendations to projects and other stakeholders. /li liIdentify and assess security vulnerabilities in operating systems, software, networks and protocols. /li liEvaluate security risks and formulate mitigation plans. /li liResearch and evaluate security products and technologies. /li liPrepare structured penetration testing reports, including executive summaries, technical findings and remediation plans. /li liPresent security assessment results to technical teams, executives and senior military leadership, including flag officers. /li liCollaborate with the NCIA Configuration Control Board, Security Accreditation Boards and NATO Security Accreditation Authorities. /li liCoordinate activities with the Head of the Penetration Testing Cell and internal and external stakeholders. /li liNetwork security architecture and design. /li liVulnerability assessment across operating systems, software, protocols and networks. /li liPenetration testing tools, techniques and recognised testing methodologies. /li liUNIX and Windows system and network administration. /li liScripting skills in at least one of the following: /li liPython /li liPerl /li liRuby /li liShell scripting (Bash, Ksh or Csh) /li liSystem and network security. /li liAuthentication and security protocols. /li liCryptography and application security. /li liMalware infection techniques and protection technologies. /li liSecurity product and technology evaluation. /li liRisk assessment and mitigation planning. /li liClear technical report writing for both executive