Offensive Security Specialist

About the Role

Evonik is seeking a highly skilled Offensive Security Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for conducting penetration tests and security assessments of Windows-based networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests and security assessments of Windows-based networks and systems
• Use tools and techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and bypass security controls
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities and evaluate the criticality of discovered vulnerabilities and possible countermeasures
• Participate in red team activities and simulate realistic cyber attacks
• Perform threat analysis for the systems to be tested
• Analyze and process alerts in the area of cyber security
• Document and present the tests carried out and the vulnerabilities found

Requirements

• Successfully completed technical university degree in computer science or a comparable field of study in the IT environment with relevant professional experience
• Several years of professional experience, good knowledge and practical experience in Web Application Penetration Testing/ Infrastructure Penetration Testing and cyber security
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux client/server operating systems and cloud technologies
• In-depth knowledge of tools such as Bloodhound, Mimikatz, Metasploit and some programming knowledge (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with Red Teaming and source code analysis
• Very good command of German and English
• Committed, excellent communication and teamwork skills and high degree of customer orientation as well as open-minded attitude towards innovation and change