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Join the TwelveSec team! We’re a Cybersecurity firm, specializing in penetration testing, assurance and security management consulting and we’re looking for a mid-senior level Penetration Tester to join us. We offer a top-market salary, a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and remote work options with only four required in-office days per month. We’re looking for someone with a strong technical background and good knowledge of security management and governance principles. You should have at least 4 years of working experience as a Penetration Tester and ideally a relevant academic qualification (e.g. a Master’s degree on Information Security or related field). If you want to intrigue us, let us know if you’ve been involved in OSS projects and/or security community initiatives. You must be an EU citizen or be eligible to work within the EU. We’ll expect you to demonstrate a good understanding and previous experience of at least 4 years in the following engagement types (professional references from past employers are welcome): - Web App Penetration Testing - Network and System (Infrastructure) Penetration Testing - Android and iOS Penetration Testing ### Nice-to-have (Not obligatory): Ideally, you should also be competent in some of the following: - Firmware Analysis and Reverse Engineering - Knowledge of Hardware Protocols (UART/I2C/SPI/JTAG/SWD) ### Certifications (Not obligatory): The following professional certifications will put your CV to the top of our “to call” list (with order of importance): - OSCP - OSWE - OSEP - TCM Practical IoT Penetration Tester Here are some of the benefits of joining the TwelveSec team: - Gross monthly salary (14 payments/year): €2,200–€3,200 depending on qualifications and experience. - Work in a friendly environment, with good team chemistry - Work from home and have flexible hours - Get involved in the growth of a new company with more promotion opportunities - Gain experience with new types of projects and international trips - Improve your CV by getting security certifications with our support
Salary estimate
$2,200 – $3,200/yr
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SecurityPenetration Testing
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