Security Tester for Embedded Devices & Vulnerability Research 80-100%

Together with our customers, we combine the real and digital worlds.

Siemens is a leading technology company (employing around 6,000 people in Switzerland / 320,000 globally). We provide pioneering solutions for the building technology, energy, mobility, healthcare, and industry sectors.

Would you also like to actively shape the future and make a positive impact on the lives of millions of people in Switzerland? Then you've come to the right place! Apply today for the role of "Security Tester for Embedded Devices & Vulnerability Research".

Your new responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on (cloud-based) IoT/OT and embedded devices, networks and systems to uncover security flaws and vulnerabilities
• Develop and implement penetration testing methodologies tailored to (cloud-based) IoT/OT environments
• Analyze and evaluate findings from security assessments, providing actionable recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the design and development pipelines
• Communicate findings in a clear way, providing actionable recommendations for improvement to development and engineering teams
• Develop and maintain automated testing scripts and tools to streamline the penetration testing process
• Stay up to date with the latest penetration testing tools, techniques and cybersecurity threats

Your talents and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in a related field or a similar position
• Shown experience as a Penetration Tester or similar role in cybersecurity, with a focus on (cloud-based) IoT/OT and embedded devices
• Familiarity with various penetration testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP)
• Strong understanding of IoT protocols, architectures and security challenges
• Knowledge of network and web application security testing
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN or similar are preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical collaborators
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken

Employee benefits

• 2-3 days per week of mobile working is standard
• Mobility allowance
• Varied further training opportunities
• Access to employee share programs
• Further information about employee benefits can be found here

What it's like working for us
We place significant emphasis on fostering an inclusive and flexible working culture that encourages everyone to be their authentic selves. Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us and contribute to an enriching corporate culture. We actively embrace mobile working to provide every colleague with more autonomy and the chance to achieve a good work-life balance. Learn more here

Frequently asked questions and contact information
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