Senior Penetration Tester

Your role at ZEISS Digital Innovation:

As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will play a key role in securing our information systems, networks, and applications through comprehensive penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. You will collaborate closely with internal product teams to identify weaknesses and provide actionable recommendations, helping to protect sensitive data and customers from cyber threats. You will also coordinate penetration tests with third-party vendors when necessary.

• Conduct penetration tests on a variety of digital products, including networks, web, and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand system setups, goals, and constraints.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports with reproducible steps and remediation advice.
• Work alongside security engineers and developers to implement fixes and security measures.
• Manage third-party penetration testing engagements as needed.
• Contribute to refining testing methodologies and stay updated on emerging threats.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP or GPEN are highly preferred.
• Expertise with penetration testing tools (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus).
• Strong understanding of operating systems, databases, and common security protocols.
• Programming skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and continuous professional development.
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing customized penetration testing methodologies

What we offer:

Our employees are the innovative backbone and driving force of our company. That is why you are our focus.

• Technology stack: Modern and cutting-edge technology stack with opportunities to experiment and innovate within a high-tech group
• Flexible work options: 40-60% hybrid work option to provide flexibility and work-life balance
• Additional benefits: Annual flexible benefits that include cafeteria options, private health plans, and annual reward
• Extra option: Company parking space in the underground garage of the office building can be reserved
• Contribution: Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of innovative products through software delivery
• Supportive work environment: working in a team composed of excellent teammates and a supportive lead who collaborate to guide and support professional development from day one

At ZEISS we encourage creative thinking and innovation. We work in dynamic and interdisciplinary teams and offer individual development perspectives and flexibility in organizing your work. We care about our employees and take responsibility for improving society and preserving our environment. These core values have shaped our corporate culture at ZEISS for over 175 years.

Join our inclusive and diverse #teamZEISS and enable the digital future for ZEISS and our synergy clients

The application process takes less than 10 minutes, seize the moment.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Bartha Györgyi, Fedor Fanni, Meláth Laura, Sturcz Noémi, Sztaskó Daniella