Senior Consultant, Penetration Testing

HiSolutions AG

. Conduct web, mobile application, and infrastructure penetration tests, as well as red-teaming projects, remotely and on-site at client locations .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeVienna • AustriaSenior💰 €65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting penetration tests and red-teaming projects while effectively communicating complex security concepts and recommendations to clients. Possesses strong technical knowledge across networks, operating systems, and cloud platforms, complemented by the ability to prepare detailed reports and presentations in German.

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Penetration TestingRed-TeamingBurp SuiteCobalt StrikeVulnerability Scanning

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Hard Skills

Web Application SecurityMobile Application SecurityInfrastructure SecurityNetwork SecurityOperating Systems KnowledgeCloud PlatformsActive DirectoryDatabase SecurityFirewall ConfigurationSecurity Issues Identification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationClient Relationship ManagementReport PreparationMotivation to LearnCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Intercepting ProxiesC2 FrameworksVulnerability ScannersInternal Tools DevelopmentDigital Forensics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Professional CertificationsUniversity Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Incident ResponseConfiguration AuditsTactics Techniques Procedures (TTPs)Knowledge SharingCTF Competitions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct web, mobile application, and infrastructure penetration tests, as well as red-teaming projects, remotely and on-site at client locations
Explain test results in detailed project reports
Convince clients by proposing improvements to their IT security
Explore new topics and learn about current technologies
Further develop internal tools and systems
Develop new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Participate in conferences, training sessions, experiments, knowledge-sharing activities, and internal CTF and Hack The Box sessions
Gain insight into incident response, digital forensics, and configuration audits
Contribute ideas for new projects
Help establish and develop client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience and broad technical knowledge across various areas, including networks, operating systems, cloud platforms, Active Directory, databases, firewalls, and web technologies, as well as their typical security issues
Experience with intercepting proxies, such as Burp Suite
Experience with C2 frameworks, such as Cobalt Strike
Experience with vulnerability scanners
Experience with commonly used operating systems
Willingness to quickly become familiar with new tools
Proven ability to prepare reports and presentations in German
Ability to communicate complex content clearly and effectively
University degree or professional experience in this field
Relevant professional certifications or demonstrated self-taught expertise
Motivation to develop in-depth expertise in this field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized public transportation pass
Fitness membership subsidy
Company-sponsored conferences
Company-sponsored training
Regular knowledge-sharing sessions
Joint internal CTF and Hack The Box sessions
Attractive additional benefits