Senior Security Testing Specialist - freelance

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As a Senior Security Testing Specialist, you will:

• Define and maintain security standards, baseline configurations, and hardening guidelines for operating systems, applications, networks, and security platforms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, technical security audits, and security configuration reviews across infrastructure, applications, databases, and security devices.
• Conduct network and web application penetration testing using Black Box, Grey Box, and White Box methodologies.
• Execute source code reviews and assess software compliance with secure development and OWASP best practices.
• Design and support the implementation of security architectures, controls, technologies, and technical security procedures.
• Perform log analysis, security monitoring, threat detection, and support incident response and digital forensic activities.
• Configure, manage, and assess Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions, including privileged access management platforms.
• Produce security assessment reports, remediation recommendations, and technical security documentation.

What would make you a fit for the role:

• Master's degree or equivalent, with a minimum of four years of higher education completed after secondary school.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in ICT Security, including security testing and assessment activities.
• Proven experience in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security audits, and security configuration reviews.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, SANS Critical Controls, and OWASP.
• Hands-on expertise in network security, Linux and Windows security, TCP/IP, secure system administration, and application security.
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IAM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, DLP, PKI, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and threat detection platforms.
• Experience in security operations, incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and security monitoring activities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, CEH, CCNA, or CCNP are considered a strong asset.

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

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