Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester - Senior Associate - Roma [OTS]

In this role you will join PwC Italy’s Ethical Hacking team to assess security across client systems, identify vulnerabilities, and support security-by-design deliverables. You will conduct penetration testing and red-teaming on networks, applications, and mobile environments, then translate findings into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders. You’ll contribute to evolving testing methodologies and participate in ongoing security learning initiatives within a global network.

• Identify security vulnerabilities in web applications, infrastructure, networks, Wi‑Fi, mobile apps, and APIs
• Perform penetration testing and red-teaming from external and internal perspectives
• Produce technical and executive reports with remediation recommendations
• Support security requirements definition and verification following Security by Design principles
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies and reporting
• Participate in ongoing e-learning and global network initiatives
• Collaborate with internal and client teams to deliver secure solutions

• 4 years in a related role (preferred)
• Bachelor degree preferred in Computer and Information Science, IT, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity
• Certifications preferred: OSCP, eJPT, GWAPT or equivalents
• Italian (written and spoken) with English as a plus
• Team-oriented mindset

• Team-working
• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• Kali Linux
• Ethical Hacking
• Vulnerability Assessment