CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER (Penetration tester)

Paradox Engineering, part of the MinebeaMitsumi Group, is a technology company with exceptional expertise in data collection systems, radio design and wireless sensor networks. A recognized innovator and leading player on the Internet of Things industry, the company offers a compelling portfolio of platforms that deliver proven technological excellence for any type of Smart City and IoT project.

Paradox Engineering also represents the Cybersecurity Competence Center of MinebeaMitsumi and is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting security strategy and operations for the cyber defence of the MinebeaMitsumi Group companies.

Based in Novazzano, Switzerland, to support the development of cyber security services, Paradox Engineering is looking for a:

CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER (Penetration Tester)

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the security of our organization's networks, systems, and data. You will work with a team of security professionals to identify vulnerabilities and implement strategies to mitigate cyber threats. Starting from the current state and system architecture, he/she will also contribute to advance the security policies, identify gaps, and partner with development and quality assurance teams to define, implement and promote cybersecurity design principles, policies, and culture, considering both specific products and solutions as a whole.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments (VA/PT) to identify potential vulnerabilities in our systems and networks
• Security by Design: design security solutions to protect Products/Systems against cyber threats evaluating business requirements and security requirements using a risk-based approach

• Coaching and awareness and evangelization on cybersecurity

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the security of new projects and technologies
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends to proactively identify potential risks

Qualifications and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related fields

• 1+ years of experience in Cyber Security or a related field

• Strong knowledge of security principles, standards, and best practices

• Experience with Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing tools

• Expertise in penetration testing tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark
• Knowledge of OWASP Web Security Testing Guide, OSSTMM methodology, PTES standard, etc.

• Knowledge of Operating Systems such as Linux, Windows, and their command line interfaces

• Effective communication in English (both written & verbal - including technical documentation)

Nice to have

• Understanding of network protocols and architecture

• Certification like CEH, OSCP

• Knowledge in programming languages (C/C++, js, python, sql, others)

Soft Skills required

• Flexible, able to prioritize activities and manage time efficiently, meeting the deadlines

• Problem-solving approach and ability to manage pressure

• Ability to conjugate the product with the process and the solution perspective

• Able to work cross-functionally in dynamic and international environments