Penetration Tester (Qualys) – Cybersecurity

Quick Facts

• Role: Penetration Tester (Qualys) – Cybersecurity (medior level)

• Work model: Full-time in Prague with option to work from home (hybrid)

Description

You will participate in penetration testing and vulnerability evaluation to increase the security of IT systems. The job includes coordinating external penetration tests, running simpler internal tests, administering Qualys for vulnerability scanning, and helping assess and remediate findings. You will also propose and verify security measures that improve the institution’s cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate external penetration tests and drive remediation of findings

• Perform simpler internal penetration tests and identify weaknesses early

• Administer the Qualys vulnerability scanning platform and work with its outputs

• Evaluate vulnerability severity and collaborate with other teams on remediation

• Propose security settings, tools, and measures to raise the cyber security level

• Verify compliance with security measures and contribute to security methodology and strategic materials

Requirements

• University education

• At least 2 years of penetration testing experience

• English at least B1 (SERR)

• Criminal record requirement fulfilled

• Strong technical curiosity and analytical thinking

• Ability to communicate and push recommendations in practical implementation

• Independent work style with strong team collaboration

Benefits

• Impactful role with societal significance

• Professional growth and training opportunities in cybersecurity

• 5 weeks vacation, sick days, flexible working hours, and possibility to work from home

• 38.75 hours/week workload

• Daily benefits: cafeteria, corporate meals, enhanced preventive health programs, retirement savings contribution, life insurance/DIP, and additional benefits per the Collective Agreement

• Stable institutional environment

• Start date possible by agreement