Wavestone

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant – Offensive Security / Pentester

Wavestone

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Independently conduct advanced penetration tests – ranging from web applications and networks to mobile apps, cloud environments, and Active Directory.
  • Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and threat scenarios using modern attack techniques.
  • Develop pragmatic and effective security measures.
  • Produce clear, easy-to-understand reports and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advise clients on implementing security measures and support them in risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate closely with international and nearshore teams.

Requirements

  • Several years of experience in penetration testing / offensive security.
  • Ideally experienced across different environments such as web, network, cloud, or Active Directory.
  • Detailed knowledge of attack techniques, protocols, and security standards.
  • Deep technical understanding of current threats.
  • Proficient with common tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark.
  • Certifications such as OSCP, eCPPT, GPEN, or comparable qualifications are a plus.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and understandably, both in writing and verbally.
  • Experience with Active Directory assessments is an advantage.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or an equivalent qualification.
Benefits
  • Our Personal Growth Model and Coaching & Leading approach provide close, comprehensive support for both your long-term development and daily work.
  • In our Academy you will find a wide range of training offerings such as bootcamps, language and certification courses, and individual coaching.
  • Through our flexible career model and our Fluid Company approach, you decide where and how quickly you progress.
  • To support a good work-life balance, we try to offer as many positions as possible on a part-time basis.
  • Thanks to our Mobile Work Policy, you can work comfortably from home or from one of our offices in Germany.
  • With “Mobile Work Abroad” you can work up to 50 days per year from the EU (as well as the UK, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland).
  • 30 days of annual leave, additional days for special family circumstances, and various sabbatical options.
  • A fixed monthly mobility budget keeps you flexible and environmentally conscious on the move—whether for personal or business use—with a clear focus on sustainable transport.
  • Our values “responsible,” “energetic,” and “together” are central to our daily work.
  • Fair and attractive salaries composed of a fixed and a performance-based component.
  • Monetary benefits via the EGYM Wellpass, exclusive corporate shopping discounts, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
penetration testingoffensive securityattack techniquessecurity standardsrisk mitigationActive Directory assessmentsvulnerability identificationthreat analysissecurity measures developmentreport writing
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationpresentation skillsadvisory skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
OSCPeCPPTGPEN