Cyber Security Engineer

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At Nortal we believe in thinking big – creating solutions that have a meaningful, far-reaching impact, whether through digitizing governments, improved healthcare, convenient telecom services or creating a competitive edge and agility for large businesses, industry, and manufacturing companies. Our projects have touched more than half a billion people’s lives worldwide, and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking an experienced Cyber Security Specialist who can proactively participate in product and service development in the field of cyber exercises, cyber ranges and competence building. Your task is to use your expertise and analytics skills to introduce cyber security best practices in-house and deliver ethical hacking and vulnerability assessment tasks along with participating in our larger-scale cyber exercises and competence-building activities. Our ideal candidate has an understanding of cyber security standards and certifications, hands-on ethical hacking and/or research background and enjoys sharing competence. As an experienced ethical hacker, you will be required to research target system vulnerabilities, understand adversary tools and tactics, penetrate systems and identify any weaknesses. You may also be required to create penetration test reports and advise on security upgrades. You should have advanced knowledge of computer and internet security systems, high-level hacking skills, and the ability to create clear and concise reports.

We are looking for someone with:

  • 3-5 years experience in cybersecurity at mid to large-size organisations
  • Strong knowledge of IT, including hardware software and networks
  • A meticulous eye for detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, logic, and forensics skills
  • Proven work experience as a certified ethical hacker
  • Advanced knowledge of networking systems and security software
  • In-depth knowledge of parameter manipulation, session hijacking, and cross-site scripting
  • Technical knowledge of routers, firewalls, and server systems
  • Good troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to see big-picture system flaws
  • Ability to work successfully in both individual and team settings

    • Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Meeting with internal and external clients assessing security measures currently in place
  • Researching the target system, network structure, and possible penetration sites
  • Development of cyber exercise technical challenges
  • Participate in the development of hands-on competence building technical scenarios
  • Conducting multiple penetration tests
  • Identifying and recording security flaws and breaches
  • Identifying areas of high-level security
  • Creating suggestions for security upgrades
  • Compiling penetration test reports

    • Nice to have:

  • Degree in information systems, information technology or related field
  • Security certifications (OSCP, CEH, GIAC, etc.)
  • Demonstrable expertise in penetration tests, vulnerability assessment, and security monitoring
  • Proficiency with the OSI model, TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, and wireless networking
  • Experience with common network infrastructure and security tools
  • Familiarity with web applications, including HTTP and SQL injection attacks
  • Knowledge of security testing methodologies
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • We like to say that Nortal is a right-sized company – big enough to undertake and impact influential projects yet small enough to care. At Nortal, your voice is heard, and everyone’s input matters. You solve critical problems for interesting customers from different domains. You work with experienced colleagues in a warm environment. You are able to execute your ideas in a reasonable time frame. And what you do and learn here is universally relevant and valuable. Last, but not least, Nortal is an agile company with a low hierarchy – meaning heavy on common sense, light on rules, and substance is more important than titles!