Senior OT Penetration Tester

Bureau Veritas Group

. Conduct sophisticated penetration tests in OT environments (ICS, SCADA, PLCs), focusing on realistic attack paths .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in conducting penetration tests in OT environments, with a strong focus on ICS, SCADA, and PLC systems. Proficient in identifying vulnerabilities across IT/OT boundaries and translating technical findings into actionable security improvements.

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OT Penetration TestingICS Systems KnowledgeOffensive Security ToolsNetworking ExpertiseBilingual Communication (German and English)

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentTechnical AnalysisIndustrial ProtocolsAttack SimulationRemote Access SecuritySegmentation WeaknessesRansomware Attack SimulationLateral Movement AnalysisIT/OT Security Assessment

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

ICSSCADAPLCDCSIndustrial NetworksCritical InfrastructureConverged IT/OT EnvironmentsActive Directory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sophisticated penetration tests in OT environments (ICS, SCADA, PLCs), focusing on realistic attack paths
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities across IT/OT boundaries, including remote access and segmentation weaknesses
Simulate real-world attack scenarios such as ransomware attacks and lateral movement in production environments
Perform detailed technical analyses of industrial protocols and systems
Provide technical leadership on complex projects while supporting and mentoring other team members
Assess IT components when they form part of the attack surface
Identify real-world vulnerabilities to strengthen the resilience of industrial environments
Collaborate with customers in critical-infrastructure and industrial environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience in OT and/or IT penetration testing in industrial environments
In-depth understanding of ICS systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) and industrial networks
Excellent networking knowledge and experience with Active Directory in converged IT/OT environments
Experience with offensive security tools and the ability to go beyond standard tools when required
Ability to translate technical findings into concrete operational and security impacts
Excellent communication skills in German and English
Pre-employment screening, including a criminal-record check
Assessment as part of the application process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training, certifications, and hands-on experience to support your development as an OT specialist
Flexibility to organize your work independently
Ownership and trust
Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback
Regular team activities and social events
Technical expert sessions
Remote work
Travel to customer sites within the DACH region as required