Pen Tester
Belden Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Olen • Belgium
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About the role
- Conduct security assessments by simulating cyberattacks on networks, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities using both automated tools and manual techniques
- Plan and perform black-box, white-box, or gray-box penetration tests, emulating real-world attack scenarios to evaluate system resilience
- Create detailed reports outlining discovered vulnerabilities, risk levels, and remediation strategies, and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Advise on patches, configuration changes, and architectural adjustments to mitigate risks
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement fixes
- Continuously update knowledge of emerging threats, exploits, and security tools
- Write automation scripts to replicate attack scenarios or streamline testing processes
- Provide training on security awareness, including social engineering tactics and best practices
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science or comparable
- 7+ years in a similar role in penetration testing
- Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Knowledge of secure code review principles
- Solid understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors (e.g., SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, etc.)
- Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, etc.) and architectures
- Proficiency with common penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, Wireshark, and Nessus
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Fluency in English and willingness to work in Dutch-speaking teams
Benefits
- hybrid and remote work practices where feasible
- flexible working hours
- employee stock purchase plan
- parental leave benefits
- paid leave for volunteer work in your community
- multiple and frequent training opportunities
- professional talent management and succession planning
- corporate health and well-being initiatives
- work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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