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Security Pentester – IoT & Cloud Security

Digital
Security
Location
Brussels, Brussels-Capital
Work type
Consultancy
Work model
Fulltime, On-site

Our client, a major organization in the public safety sector, is looking for a specialist to secure their IoT platform. The role involves identifying and documenting vulnerabilities across a complex ecosystem of connected devices, network infrastructure, and cloud environments to ensure data integrity and availability.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze technical architectures and data flows to identify critical assets and attack surfaces.
  • Perform penetration tests (black, grey, and white box) on IoT devices, edge computing, and gateways.
  • Evaluate cloud security posture across platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP, focusing on IAM and containerization.
  • Conduct security assessments of web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms following OWASP standards.
  • Test firmware, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols for embedded systems.
  • Produce detailed technical reports and executive summaries including risk levels and remediation guidance.
  • Validate the effectiveness of security fixes through retesting and support technical teams during implementation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in offensive security and penetration testing.
  • You bring expertise in penetration testing methodologies, geolocated exploitation, and lateral movement.
  • You possess deep knowledge of IoT security including firmware analysis and hardware interfaces such as UART, JTAG, or SWD.
  • You have experience with cloud security on Azure, AWS, or GCP, specifically with IAM, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • You're proficient in web application and API security using OWASP frameworks and protocols like OAuth 2.0, SAML, or JWT.
  • You bring technical mastery of network protocols including MQTT, RTSP, TLS/mTLS, and PKI.
  • You have hands-on experience with offensive tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Wireshark.
  • You possess scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation.
  • You're an effective communicator capable of mentoring colleagues and presenting results to management.
  • You have an active knowledge of Dutch, French, and English.

Nice to Haves

  • Possession of certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, GPEN, or SEC556.
  • Higher degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Telecommunications.

Offer

  • Start date: 01/11/2026
  • Duration: 2 months
  • Work regime: Full-time
  • Location: Brussels
  • Working model: Onsite
  • Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers
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