EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
* 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
DUTIES/ROLE:
* 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