Penetration tester

Requirements Description: 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.

 

IWC Work Location: Braine-l'Alleud, BE
Full time on-site: Yes
Duration of the requirement
Required Start Date: 20-JUL-2026
End Contract Date: 31-DEC-2026
Total Scope of the request (hours): 697
Specific Working Conditions: Normal Office Conditions. 10 days travel is foreseen in Belgium for this position.

Post is required to be on site Braine-l'Alleud, BE in full time.

Further location of the post will be Brussels following move of NCSC from BLA to Brussels.

Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret