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Shaping Switzerland's digital security 

The National Test Institute for Cybersecurity NTC strengthens Switzerland's digital security by proactively and objectively identifying critical vulnerabilities in digital products and new technologies. We test important yet rarely tested systems and applications, providing targeted support to mitigate risk. We also conduct cybersecurity audits mandated by critical infrastructure operators and authorities.

Your tasks

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will analyze digital systems and networked infrastructures to identify security-relevant vulnerabilities.

Why you fit in with the NTC

We are a young non-profit organisation with a clear social mission. Would you like to play an active and hands-on role in developing structures and experiment with new approaches in cybersecurity? If so, the NTC offers the perfect environment in which to identify vulnerabilities of critical relevance to Switzerland. You will be well connected at the NTC and work alongside strong partners, including the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC), as well as authorities and operators of critical infrastructures.

Your profile

You have several years of experience in technical cybersecurity, preferably as a penetration tester, and you enjoy familiarizing yourself with complex technologies and learning new things every day. You actively share your expertise and support the team as a mentor. Specific expertise in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), hardware hacking, Operational Technology (OT), web and mobile applications, 5G, and cloud computing is advantageous. Ideally, you can demonstrate your expertise through certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, BSCP, HTB, CWEE, AZ-500, or CRTO, among others. You are knowledgeable about common programming languages, such as Java, C# or Python, and enjoy collaborating with other specialists, even outside the NTC. You communicate clearly and can present your results in a way that is understandable to non-technical people. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other national languages is a plus.

Our offer

You can expect to work on meaningful projects with social relevance, using state-of-the-art technologies, tools, and testing methods. You will be part of a dedicated team open to new ideas, working closely with leading partners in the field of cybersecurity. The office is centrally located right next to the Zug train station. If the projects allow, you can also work from home. Thanks to our flexible annual work hours model, you can extend your five weeks of vacation up to eight. You will also benefit from a fair and transparent salary model with excellent social benefits. Up to ten paid personal development days and generous education budgets are available each year. You will also receive a premium smartphone with a flat rate.

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