Security Testing Specialist With Spoken French

We Cook iT is an international software house that delivers software development to its corporate customers by providing highly skilled, communicative IT professionals to build their customized products through outsourcing, nearshoring and turn-key projects’ solutions.

How do we differentiate ourselves? By investing in the professional growth and personal care of our software developers. We provide them with a premium service so that they can do the same for our customers.

Our talented team holds software engineers and sales experts, spread across offices in Europe and South America, and we represent a go-getting and driven company who aims to be an inspiring software house, knowing our future relies on IT.

We Cook iT stand for growth, support, dynamic, companionship and communication. Our head office is located in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon (Avenida da Liberdade) and we work mainly for the European market.

We are seeking a skilled Security Testing Specialist to conduct security analyses, perform penetration testing, and assess applications' security architecture as part of ongoing development and operations. This role involves preparing and executing tests, analyzing documentation, code, and architecture to identify vulnerabilities, and providing actionable insights to enhance security measures.

You will work under the guidance of an assigned Team Leader and statutory staff, with the opportunity to contribute recommendations for technical evolution, security best practices, and secure development processes.

Eligibility: Open to EU citizens only due to the sensitivity of data and security protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Testing and Analysis

• Analyze technical documentation, application architecture, and source code for security vulnerabilities.
• Prepare and execute end-to-end penetration tests and provide detailed assessments of findings.
• Utilize industry-recognized tools such as Nessus, Burp, and Kali Linux to perform security analyses.
• Provide immediate alerts and mitigation proposals for critical vulnerabilities during the testing process.

Reporting and Collaboration

• Prepare reports on technical security analyses, findings, and assessments. Communicate results clearly to stakeholders, including technical and non-technical personnel.
• Participate in meetings at the start, during, and at the conclusion of the security testing process.
• Collaborate with project/application teams and coordinate technical meetings to elicit necessary information for security assessments.

Support for Security Practices

• Contribute to the evolution, operational maintenance, and development strategies of platforms used for security checks and DevSecOps processes.
• Provide recommendations for secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and distributed system design principles.
• Assist in managing and implementing security measures, audits, and tools to enhance the security posture.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong knowledge of security and vulnerability management practices, including frameworks such as NIST SP800, ISO 27001, OWASP, and hardening guidelines.
• General ICT knowledge (networking, operating systems, firewalls, virtualization, programming, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with tools like Nessus, Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and similar platforms.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and development best practices.
• Basic knowledge of cloud services, distributed architecture, and their configurations.
• Preferably certified in CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or equivalent.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in security testing and analysis.
• Experience in implementing security measures or performing security audits.
• Background in technical development roles with a focus on security.
• Previous experience working with sensitive information and various classification rules.
• Experience in multicultural, multinational organizations or EU institutions is preferred.

Soft Skills and Other Expertise:

• High attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to also work autonomously.
• Flexibility to adapt to structured workflows while handling technical constraints effectively.
• Capability to reuse and combine knowledge to address diverse scenarios.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new security trends and technologies.

Language Requirements:

• C1 level proficiency in English or French is mandatory.
• Knowledge of both languages is an advantage, with at least one at C1 level and the other at B2 level.

If you are looking for a fast-paced multinational company and have a desire to be part of the exciting state-of-the-art projects across Europe, send us your application in English.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!