Senior Penetration Tester - The Netherlands

Senior Penetration Tester - The Netherlands Join one of Europe’s leading security environments and shape the future of offensive security Senior Penetration Tester mnemonic is looking for experienced candidates who combine deep technical expertise with business understanding and strong communication skills. Have you worked for several years with security or within related disciplines, and want to further develop your professional profile and take a leading role as a trusted advisor within the security profession? Maybe you have already worked as a penetration tester for a number of years and are looking for greater professional challenges and responsibility. You might also be a developer passionate about secure solutions and building your own testing tools, a cloud or infrastructure specialist with experience from complex IT environments, a technical architect involved in major development or migration projects, or a security analyst who solves “Capture the Flag” competitions as a hobby. Be it applications, cloud platforms or infrastructure, you fundamentally understand how technology works, you pick things apart and put them back together afterwards, and work hands-on to solve demanding problems in creative ways. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic understanding, act as a technical authority in projects, and contribute to strengthening both our customers and our internal professional environment. You will be working with You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of tasks, for example: Lead and perform advanced vulnerability analyses and penetration tests of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, cloud environments and complex infrastructure. Analyse code and architecture to identify design weaknesses, systemic risk and high-impact attack paths. Provide concrete and strategic advice on secure architecture and solution design across application, cloud and on-prem environments. Assess and secure high-risk areas in cloud deployments, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation and logging. Test and advise on containerised and modern architectures, including Kubernetes, microservices and serverless solutions. Develop and improve internal tooling, scripts and automation to ensure efficient, repeatable and high-quality security testing. Establish and mature routines for efficient handling of vulnerabilities and secure operation. Contribute as a senior resource in projects, procurement processes and security reviews. Act as a trusted advisor for customers, facilitate technical discussions, and contribute to mentoring and knowledge sharing internally and externally. What you will bring We are looking for someone that: Has completed higher technical education, preferably within security or related disciplines. Has relevant experience within penetration testing, security testing, development, cloud or infrastructure security. Has the ability to independently scope, execute and conclude complex security assessments. Enjoys working hands-on with technology, picking things apart to understand how they work. Works structurally and independently, and takes clear ownership of deliveries and quality. Has the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, verbally and in writing. Has good communication skills in English, both verbally and written. Has consultancy experience and understands the customer perspective. Relevant certifications Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) Security certifications for AWS, Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) CISSP, CISA What we can offer An informal and pleasant working environment that provides opportunities for growth, influence and variations in tasks Competitive salary, share program and bonus scheme that promotes a long-term employment outlook, including attractive pension and insurance coverage Opportunities for relevant professional training (courses) and conferences We place a strong emphasis on workplace well-being and teambuilding through social activities, events and trips with colleagues. In addition, we have an inclusive environment that promotes work-life balance and accommodates to families. All our offices are centrally located. A workplace that has been ranked as one of the best in Europe for a number of years. In Norway we have been amongst the top 10 workplaces for 10 years in a row. Department TRS Locations Utrecht Remote status Hybrid Position type Full time Utrecht About mnemonic mnemonic responds to the region’s most serious cyberattacks. We work side by side with Europe’s most important organisations and critical infrastructure to protect them from the cyberattacks they see today, and what they can expect to see tomorrow. At more than 400 employees, we are amongst the largest cybersecurity companies in Europe, and continue to grow rapidly in Norway and internationally. In addition, we are continually ranked by Great Place to Work as one of Norway’s and Europe’s top workplaces.