Consultant Penetration Testing 100%
PQM Consulting AG
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:18 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join PQM Consulting AG, a leading IT firm in quality management. Exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.
Tasks
- Plan and conduct penetration tests for various systems and networks.
- Review specifications and source code to identify vulnerabilities.
- Report vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements.
Skills
- Degree in computer science or related field; certifications preferred.
- Over 5 years of experience in penetration testing.
- Strong analytical skills and fluency in German and English.
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For an external customer project in the greater Zurich area, we are looking for an experienced, competent individual for the position of Consultant Penetration Testing at the senior level (from 5 years) starting from 01.07.2026
Brief description:
Planning, conception, and execution of penetration tests of ICT services and components (especially "White Box" testing). Reporting and providing recommendations for fixing vulnerabilities and improving security, as well as reviewing the implemented measures.
Main tasks:
- Planning, conception, and execution of penetration tests for applications, systems, and networks
- Review of specifications, system installations, configurations, and source code to identify potential vulnerabilities
- Reporting on identified vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for their remediation
- Recommendations for hardening guidelines
Requirements:
Education, training, and certification:
- University degree/FH degree in (business) computer science or training as an IT specialist EFZ and corresponding further training
- Further training in ICT security and penetration testing, certification advantageous (e.g., CISSP, CHFI)
- More than five years of professional experience in the field
- Experience in penetration testing of applications, systems, and networks, TGA, OT; especially following the "White Box" approach
- Experience with reverse engineering of programs and protocols and with source code review
- Experience in creating and conducting audits and ISDS concepts in the security area
- Experience in collaboration with public administration (police organizations and other blue light organizations/intelligence service preferred)
- Very good German skills (at least level C1) and good English skills, spoken and written
- Impeccable reputation, acceptance of a personal security check, and signing of the confidentiality agreement
- Ability to advise and solve problems in demanding and complex issues
- Good analytical skills
- Employment relationship = internal employment
We offer:
- Dynamic, flexible, motivated team
- Interesting tasks, projects, and challenges
- Opportunities for advancement
- Good social benefits
Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents (CV please detailed and in German). Please send your application via our online tool using the button below and benefit from quick processing. Of course, you can also apply in the traditional way by email to Tabea.mattiazzo@pqm-consulting.ch. For telephone inquiries, Ms. Mattiazzo is available at the phone number 079 322 73 51. Only online applications will be considered.
