OT Pentester
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:North Rhine-Westphalia
Region:Nordrhein-Westfalen
Sector:Cyber Security
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:7877
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Josh Mooney
Managing Consultant - Cyber Security
About the Role
OT Penetration Tester
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)
Our client is seeking an OT Penetration Tester to support the security of operational technology and industrial control system environments. This role offers hands-on exposure to OT security testing, industrial networks and cyber resilience initiatives within critical operational environments.
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen (NRW)
Our client is seeking an OT Penetration Tester to support the security of operational technology and industrial control system environments. This role offers hands-on exposure to OT security testing, industrial networks and cyber resilience initiatives within critical operational environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct penetration testing and security assessments across OT, ICS and SCADA environments.
- Assess industrial networks, segmentation controls and OT/IT convergence zones.
- Identify vulnerabilities and deliver risk-focused security reporting.
- Support remediation planning with engineering and operational stakeholders.
- Contribute to threat modelling, red team exercises and security simulations.
- Advise on OT security and compliance frameworks including IEC 62443, NIS2 and KRITIS requirements.
- Support the development of internal methodologies, tooling and testing processes.
Your Profile:
- Experience within OT/ICS penetration testing or industrial cyber security environments.
- Strong understanding of industrial protocols and OT network architectures.
- Familiarity with OT security tools and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
- Knowledge of OT-related compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within complex operational environments.
- Strong German and English language skills.
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Access to advanced OT and security testing environments.
- Training and certification support.
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and industrial security projects.
- Collaborative and security-focused company culture.