Role & seniority: Penetration Tester, mid-level (2+ years in role preferred)

Stack/tools: Cybersecurity/Privacy consulting; Vulnerability Assessment; Penetration Testing; Mobile Security Assessment; Secure Code Review; Network Security Assessment; Red/Purple Teaming; Security by Design; report writing; e-learning; collaboration within PwC Global Network

Top 3 responsibilities

Identify security vulnerabilities across web apps, infrastructure, networks, Wi‑Fi, mobile apps, and APIs; conduct Penetration Tests and Red Team activities (internal or external).
Prepare technical and executive-level reports with actionable security recommendations; support security requirements engineering and “Security by Design.”
Contribute to test/report methodology improvement; participate in ongoing training and knowledge-sharing (e.g., Global CTF, e-learning).

Must-have skills

2+ years in a related role
Degree in Computer/Information Science, IT, Computer Engineering, or Cybersecurity
Certifications: OSCP, eJPT, GWAPT or equivalents
Languages: Italian (written/spoken); English a plus
Team-oriented with client-facing capabilities

Nice-to-haves

Consulting experience
English language proficiency
Experience with security testing methodologies and “Security by Design”
Location & work type: Italy-based; client-facing consulting role within PwC Italy, part of a global network; emphasis on continuous learning and collaboration.

Full Description

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organisations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.PwC Italy is hiring! We are looking for a Penetration Tester. You will be part of the PwC Italy Ethical Hacking team, working on client-facing projects mainly related to Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Test, Mobile Security Assessment, Secure Code Review, Network Security Assessment, Red/Purple Teaming and Security by Design.

In particular, you will work in

looking for security vulnerabilities on web applications, infrastructure systems, network equipment, Wi-Fi systems, mobile applications, API, etc.
Penetration Test and Red Teaming activities from outside and/or within the customer’s network with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to IT systems;
preparing reports at both technical and executive level, providing recommendations to an heterogeneous public;
support the internal and/or customer development team in the preparation, formalization, implementation and verification of security requirements following a “Security by Design” principle;
collaborate in the continuous evolution and improvement of the test and reporting methodologies of the team;
actively participate in periodic sessions of "e-learning" both local and with the PwC Network on issues of Ethical Hacking (e.g. "Global CTF")
Working in PwC means being part of a Global Network with access to its extensive expertise, where you can further explore your ideas and deliver the innovative contribution you’ve always wanted.

Set your expectation higher

Il tuo talento e la tua curiosità avranno tutto lo spazio che meritano e, attraverso l’identificazione delle migliori risorse, contribuirai a garantire la qualità dei servizi che offriamo ai nostri clienti. In questo percorso di crescita sarai accompagnato da colleghi esperti e da una formazione continua e su misura grazie alla quale potrai mettere le tue competenze a disposizione dei clienti interni.

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Penetration Tester