Penetration Tester for Security-Classified Assignment
Workplace: Karlskoga, Sverige
Expires: August 14, 2025
Experienced penetration tester for long-term assignment in the defense industry. Work with advanced security testing of IT systems in technically complex environments with high demands on security and reliability. Testing conducted quarterly from development environment to finished product in close collaboration with the client's team.
Main requirements:
  • Documented experience in penetration testing in complex IT environments
  • Good understanding of system architecture, operating systems and network security
  • Experience working according to customer-specific IT security requirements
  • Experience with structured and standardized documentation
  • Flexibility for a long-term assignment and ability to start with three months' notice
Responsibilities:
  • Conduct targeted penetration tests of individual components (tests performed on-site depending on project phase)
  • Test fundamental system parts including operating systems
  • Perform comprehensive tests of composite systems and applications
  • Document according to established formats: Test Plan (STP), Test Design (STD), Test Report (STR) and vulnerability reports
  • Plan and follow up in collaboration with the customer's development team
Required hard skills:
  • Penetration testing
  • System architecture knowledge
  • Operating systems
  • Network security
  • Structured security documentation
Recommended hard skills:
  • Experience with defense industry IT systems
  • Knowledge of security-classified environments
Soft skills:
  • Engagement
  • Flexibility
  • Long-term commitment
  • Collaboration skills
Operating systems:
  • Various operating systems relevant to tested systems
Natural languages:
  • Swedish (Proficient)
  • English (Proficient)
Cultural skills:
  • Ability to work in security-classified environments
  • Understanding the importance of information security in defense industry