Penetration Tester (m/f/n)

We are looking for a Penetration Tester (m/f/n) to join an international military-political organization (NATO). Mons, BE – relocation is required. The candidate is required to possess a valid NATO SECRET security clearance. Duties & Role • 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. Skill, Knowledge & 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. Offer: • On-site position in Mons, BE - relocation is required (Remote flexibility available) • Full-time B2B contract with Shimi • Start date: ASAP • Rate: 75-90 EUR/hour /net. • Security Clearance: NATO Secret.