Penetration Tester - Networks and Cloud

Application Deadline: 08/27/2026 Address: VIRTUAL59 - REMOTE/TELETRAVAIL - ON - Cobalt Streamworks Job Family Group: Technology Join a team where your work goes beyond checklists protecting critical Network and Cloud environments with real business and regulatory impact. Why join this team? High-impact, meaningful work Directly influence the security of Network\Cloud environments and AI solutions that support applications that matter to customers, regulators, and the business. Depth over volume Focus on deep, manual penetration testing (Network, Cloud, and AI with human in the loop)—not automated, scanner-driven assessments. Accelerated technical growth Work in complex, enterprise-scale environments that expose you to advanced architectures and evolving threats. End-to-end ownership Engage across the full lifecycle: scoping → testing → reporting → remediation, with visibility and influence throughout. Modern tools and techniques Use advanced testing tools to enhance testing depth and efficiency. More meaningful engagements Experience fewer, higher-quality engagements versus consulting-style, high-volume work. Ongoing training expensed CORE Responsibilities: The Penetration Tester reports to the Sr. Manager of Network and Strategic Penetration Testing and assists with the security testing activities for Cobalt Streamworks network, cloud, and AI technologies. The role will be responsible for the execution and coordination of ethical hacking to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement. Penetration Testing - Assists in delivery of security testing projects according to a structured process, to include writing test reports. This may include oversight and/or execution of the configuration and deployment of security testing software and application of results to security analysis. Assists with the execution of highly technical/analytical security assessments of Active Directory environments, network infrastructure, cloud environments, and AI technologies, including manual, custom and industry known attack methods using a risk-based intelligence-led methodology. Identifies potential misuse scenarios. Advises on secure development practices. Subject Matter Expertise - Provides technical leadership to business areas as a Security Testing subject matter expert. Assists with efforts on the execution of security testing operations to include pre-engagement (scoping), engagement (testing) and post-engagement activities (reporting). Information Security Risk Management - Works with leadership to mature security testing team capabilities including reporting and remediation guidance in alignment with local and global regulatory requirements. Identifies security gaps and deficiencies by conducting risk assessments; able to recommend corrective action of identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Assists with the execution of planning, testing, tracking, and advises on necessary risk acceptance for identified security risks. Team Leadership – Assists security testing activities aimed at exploiting vulnerabilities in order to enhance the security of Cobalt Streamworks network, cloud, and AI technologies. Works with management and peers to foster the development of less experienced Security Testing Consultants. Performs hands-on penetration testing for Cobalt Streamworks overall and businesses/groups. Liaises with stakeholders to understand problems and opportunities and enables Cobalt Streamworks to meet its goals by understanding business vision, objectives and KPIs Provides technical consultation to business areas as a Security Testing subject matter expert. Assists with efforts on the execution of security testing operations to include pre-engagement (scoping), engagement (testing) and post-engagement activities). Understands and can explain to others the core processes, risks and mitigation techniques for identified security gaps. Develops and champions information security best practices, including staying abreast of industry information security and business trends through participation in professional associations. Facilitates discussions and follows a disciplined approach to plan, elicit, analyse, document, communicate and manage initiatives and issues with stakeholders by applying a variety of elicitation techniques to probe, challenge and understand associated risks. Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering or related field(s) or equivalent demonstrated work experience. Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to present complex technical observations to a non-technical audience. Good time management skills; the ability to commit and adhere to time-sensitive deliverables. Ability to work remotely, with or without others, take direction, and be a self-starter that takes initiative KEY SKILLS: - Min of 3+ years experience with Manual Penetration Testing of Networks, Cloud Environments. This includes strong exposure for testing in the following areas: Active Directory Environments and associat