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 Penetration Tester to support cybersecurity testing, security assessments and NATO military exercises. /ppThe role focuses on web application and infrastructure penetration testing, network security, vulnerability assessment and security consultancy. The contractor will also support Red/Blue Team activities and advise NATO stakeholders on security risks and remediation. /ph3Role Duties and Responsibilities /h3ulliLead or participate in Red Team and Blue Team activities during NATO military exercises. /liliConduct penetration testing of web applications, IT infrastructure and applications. /liliAssess security vulnerabilities in operating systems, software, networks and protocols. /liliReview security designs to ensure compliance with NATO policies and directives. /liliProvide cybersecurity consultancy and recommendations to projects and technical teams. /liliEvaluate security risks and recommend mitigation measures. /liliResearch and assess security technologies and products. /liliPrepare structured penetration testing reports, including technical findings, executive summaries and remediation plans. /liliPresent security assessment results to technical teams, executives and senior military leadership. /liliCollaborate with the NCIA Configuration Control Board, Security Accreditation Boards and NATO Security Accreditation Authorities. /liliCoordinate with internal and external stakeholders and the Head of the Penetration Testing Cell. /liliNetwork security architecture and design. /liliVulnerability assessment across operating systems, applications, protocols and networks. /liliPenetration testing tools, techniques and recognised testing methodologies. /liliUNIX and Windows system/network administration. /liliScripting in at least one of: /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 risk assessment and mitigation planning. /liliSecurity product and technology evaluation. /liliTechnical report writing for different audiences. /liliAbility to communicate security findings to both technical and executive stakeholders. /li /ulh3Experience /h3pMore than 3 years of extensive knowledge and experience in the technica