Coordinator of Penetration Tests (f/m/d) - 100%

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YOUR CHALLENGE

• Process Management: Managing multiple penetration testing projects concurrently, from initiation and scoping through execution, reporting, and remediation tracking. This includes defining test objectives, timelines, and resource allocation in collaboration with service/application owner and technical experts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as the central point of contact for all penetration testing activities, coordinating with internal stakeholders (Application Owners, Development Leads, Product Owners) and external security vendors.
• Requirements Gathering: Organizing and leading meetings to gather necessary technical and business context to accurately scope penetration tests, ensuring alignment between business needs, technical constraints, and security best practices.
• Vendor Coordination: Managing relationships with external penetration testing vendors, including facilitating communication, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables, and reviewing statements of work.
• Logistics & Preparation: Coordinating pre-engagement activities, such as access provisioning, environment setup, and ensuring all necessary documentation is in place.
• Findings Management: Tracking identified vulnerabilities using our Jira and ServiceNow systems, following up with application and service owners to ensure timely remediation, providing guidance, and answering questions related to findings.
• Expert Liaison: Collaborating closely with our senior security experts to ensure the technical accuracy of test scopes, validate findings, and escalate complex technical issues when necessary.
• Reporting & Communication: Providing regular updates and reports on penetration testing progress, findings, remediation status, and key risk indicators to the Head of Security Compliance and other relevant stakeholders. You are expected to acknowledge stakeholder inquiries within the same business day and provide clear timelines for resolutions.

YOUR PROFILE

Necessary Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a project management or coordination role within an IT or security context.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes.
• A foundational understanding of web application security concepts and the OWASP framework.
• Familiarity with the typical phases and methodologies of penetration testing.
• Experience using issue tracking systems (Jira preferred) for managing tasks and workflows.
• Highly responsive and proactive, with a commitment to timely communication and issue resolution.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Optional Requirements (Considered a Plus):

• Experience managing penetration testing or security assessment projects.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• IT or Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, OSCP).
• Basic understanding of infrastructure security concepts.
• Experience in the financial services industry.
• German language skills.

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