Pen Tester CERT Team
KEY EXPECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
Key Responsibilities
1. Penetration Testing (Pentest)
- Conduct security tests on applications and systems in compliance with ethical standards and recognized methods.
- Evaluate vulnerabilities and assess their exploitability within the IT ecosystem.
2. Red Team Operations
- Actively participate in Red Team missions commissioned by the Group Security Team.
- Simulate realworld attack scenarios to assess defenses and identify improvement areas.
3. Threat Hunting
- Detect vulnerabilities across the IT landscape and ensure appropriate ticket creation and resolution.
- Continuously identify exploitable bugs and proactively address them.
4. Development
- Develop internal tools (scripts software APIs web services) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Automate repetitive tasks and improve existing workflows using custom scripts or software solutions.
5. Security Expertise
- Provide security consultancy to various projects supporting internal development teams with vulnerability remediation.
- Offer expertise on web technologies Active Directory/Windows environments and network systems security.
6. Collaboration and Coordination
- Collaborate with Global Security teams to deliver training coaching and best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive defense across teams.
Desired Profile
- Experience: 1012 years in cybersecurity roles with a strong focus on penetration testing threat hunting and tool development.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications like OSCP CEH GIAC or similar credentials are preferred.
- HandsOn Exposure: Experience with web application and AD/Windows environment penetration tests and network intrusion detection.
Technical Skills:
- Penetration Testing Expertise:
- Handson experience with HackTheBox TryHackMe or similar platforms.
- Experience managing Bug Bounty Programs as an Ethical Hacker using relevant tools.
- Proficiency in Burp Suite and IDA Pro (for reversing).
- Strong PowerShell scripting and general scripting capabilities.
- Web Development & Security:
- Understanding of web application development and deployment to simulate attacker perspectives.
- Expertise in penetration tests on web technologies Active Directory/Windows environments and networks.
- Familiarity with intrusion tests on industrial control systems is a plus.
- Programming & Scripting:
- Proficiency in languages such as Python Java Shell scripting .NET and PowerShell.
- Development experience for building tools automation scripts or utilities to improve security testing workflows.
- Network & System Security:
- Deep understanding of network security principles and systems security.
- Ability to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.
Behavioral Competency
- Initiative and Autonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Curiosity and Innovation: Strong curiosity to explore vulnerabilities and exploit potential bugs.
- Collaboration: Adept at working in crossfunctional international teams and different time zones.
- Communication Skills: Strong ability to articulate technical concepts to stakeholders effectively.
Availability
The role operates on a followthesun model requiring collaboration with the global Group CERT team. Analysts must operate 34 days from the office and be available on a rotation basis for Weekend on call support.