Penetration Tester

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations. We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.

Spektrum 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.

Who we are supporting

The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATOs member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels Belgium.

The NCIA provides a wide range of services including:

• Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATOs communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
• Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATOs military commanders to plan and execute operations.
• Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
• Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATOs mission to detect deny and defeat threats to its communication networks.
• Information Management: The NCIA manages NATOs information technology infrastructure including its databases applications and servers.

Overall the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATOs communication and information technology capabilities.

The program

Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)

The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATOs 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.

To 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 categorises: 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.

Role ID C004912

Role Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills Experience and Certifications

• 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.

Working Location

• Braine-lAlleud Belgium

Working Policy

• Onsite

Travel

• Some travel to other NATO sites may be required

Security Clearance

• Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance

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