(Senior) Penetration Tester

Find the gaps before others do: As a Penetration Tester, you uncover vulnerabilities and convincingly communicate your findings to both technical teams and management.

(Senior) Penetration Tester

The environment - highly specialised, dynamic, forward-looking

You will become part of an established Swiss provider in the field of Cyber Security. A large team of security professionals protects a broad clientele around the clock – from financial institutions to public authorities and operators of critical infrastructures. You can expect current technologies, a well-coordinated expert team, and an environment that operates at a high technical level. Your expertise will be applied both in the operational protection of complex IT/OT landscapes and in strategic security projects.

How you create added value

• Reviewing ICT infrastructures through technical security audits (penetration tests, red teaming, simulated attacks, application security audits, mobile apps, cloud infrastructures, etc.)
  
• Identifying, verifying and categorising vulnerabilities as well as developing and documenting proposed measures
  
• Presenting findings and recommendations to technical audiences and management
  
• Collaborating with specialists in the Cyber Defence Centre to promote knowledge exchange

What makes you the ideal candidate

• Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux/Unix, software development, web technologies and networks
  
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience as a penetration tester; ideally certifications such as OSCP/OSCE or OPST/OPSA
  
• Excellent German skills (native) and very good English skills, both spoken and written
  
• Outstanding communication skills and enjoyment of presentations in front of clients
  
• Curiosity, enthusiasm for research and the ability to develop creative attack methods

Benefits

Hybrid working & flexibility

Hybrid working model (working in the office, at home or on the move) combined with flexible annual working hours (40-hour week).

Generous holiday allowance

25 to 30 days of holiday (age-dependent) with the option to purchase additional days or take unpaid leave.

13th month salary & performance bonuses

Fixed annual salary paid in 13 monthly instalments plus additional special bonuses for above-average performance.

Free mobile subscription

Full coverage of the mobile subscription (including additional SIM cards) as well as a contribution towards the smartphone.

Enhanced maternity leave

16 weeks of maternity leave (Swiss law requires only 14 weeks) and 10 days of paternity leave.

Discounts (mobility & shopping)

Financial discounts for public transport subscriptions as well as exclusive employee discounts at "Brands for Employees".

Modern working environment & catering

Fresh food and snacks (FELFEL.ch), free coffee and a large, modern terrace for BBQs and meetings.

Paid training and further education

Generous financial support for external training as well as fully paid, function-related certification courses.