CareerPlan

Penetration Tester OT Security (w/m/d)

Essen, Ruhr, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-04-13 → 2026-10-07
HybridSecurity clearance required

Core

Conducting penetration tests, security assessments, and red/purple teaming activities to proactively protect E.ON's digital values and data across IT and OT environments.

Role type

Senior IC penetration tester (OT/IT security)

Builds

Security controls and resilience for E.ON's energy infrastructure and digital transformation

Domain

Energy sector, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Required skills

Penetration testing, Security assessments, OT/IoT/Hardware security, Vulnerability research, Network automation, SCADA/PLC knowledge, Threat intelligence, Bug bounty methodology

Preferred skills

OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GICSP, GRID, GCIP certifications

Technologies

SCADA, PLCs, Embedded systems, Industrial networks, IoT devices

Responsibilities

Organize and execute penetration tests on OT components, embedded systems, SCADA, and industrial networks; Identify attack vectors and assess technical security levels; Research and test new attack methods and tools; Advise business units on cybersecurity for energy plants; Conduct threat intelligence and bug bounty activities for OT/IoT products

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC