We are looking for an Offensive Security professional with hands-on experience in penetration testing who is ready to take on new technical challenges and join our cybersecurity team.
You will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of security assessments, from technical execution and vulnerability analysis to reporting and presenting findings to clients.
What will you be working on?
- Internal and external infrastructure penetration testing
- Web application security assessments
- Mobile application testing for iOS and Android
- API security testing
- Wi-Fi penetration testing
- PCI-related security assessments
- Research and development of new penetration testing techniques and methodologies
- Continuous improvement of existing Offensive Security methodologies and procedures
- Collaboration in the development of new Offensive Security services
What are we looking for?
- 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and technical security assessments
- Strong knowledge of information security and Offensive Security
- Experience assessing infrastructures, web and mobile applications, and APIs
- Experience working directly with clients
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- English B2 or above
- University degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field
- Availability to travel when required
Nice to have
Security certifications such as OSCP, CRTO, or equivalent advanced Offensive Security certifications will be highly valued.
Why Join Thales?
At Thales S21sec, we pride ourselves on being innovative and flexible in how we work. We continuously evolve our policies to ensure a true work-life balance.
- Hybrid work model
- Up to 41 Days Off Per Year
- 24 vacation days + additional flexible days
- Option to enjoy one free Friday per month (12 per year)
- Choose between summer reduced hours or extra days of
- Flexible Compensation Package
Optimize your net salary with benefits such as meal vouchers, transport cards, childcare vouchers, and training support.
- Continuous Learning & Certifications
Access to an annual training plan including technical certifications, languages, and soft skills.
- Knowledge Sharing Culture
Participate in our voluntary Speakers Program and share your expertise.
- Performance-Based Bonuses
Clear and transparent objectives aligned with KPI-based annual bonuses.
- Career Growth Your Way
- Choose your path:
- Leadership and team management
- Deep technical specialization with top experts
If Offensive Security is your field and you are looking for a new challenge where you can continue developing your technical expertise while working on diverse cybersecurity projects, we’d love to hear from you.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now!Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in penetration testing and technical security assessments
- Strong knowledge of information security and offensive security
- Experience assessing infrastructures, web applications, mobile applications, and APIs
- Experience working directly with clients
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- English proficiency at B2 level or above
- University degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Availability to travel when required
- OSCP, CRTO, or equivalent advanced offensive security certification
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
