Junior Consultant Offensive Security - VA/PT

Overview

Junior Consultant Offensive Security – Milano or Bari. In EY, you will contribute to projects focused on Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VA/PT) of IT infrastructures, applications, and cloud environments for clients across industries. You will work in structured teams, closely with senior professionals, to assess client security posture and support remediation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Execute Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing on: web and mobile applications, APIs, on-premise and cloud infrastructures, Windows/Linux environments, and Active Directory.
• Perform manual testing to validate identified vulnerabilities.
• Identify misconfigurations, logical vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques.
• Assess real business risk impact of vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to technical reports, including exploit evidence, risk assessment, and remediation recommendations.
• Present results to clients and support remediation activities.
• Collaborate with Red Team / Blue Team / Threat Intelligence on integrated initiatives (e.g., Purple Team, Adversary Simulation).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of VA/PT methodologies, tools, and best practices.

What we look for

• Academic background in computer science or a related field.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in VA/PT, preferably in a consulting context.
• Knowledge of key networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SMB, etc.).
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
• Strongly desirable experience with penetration testing techniques and tools (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, Nmap, BloodHound).
• Ability to write scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support offensive activities is highly valued.
• Certifications in offensive security (e.g., OSCP, eWPT, eCPPT, CRTP, CRTO or equivalents) are strongly preferred.

What EY offers

• Professional development through courses and development programs; use of technologies and AI applications to enhance efficiency.
• International team exposure and a global network of professionals.
• Support for personal well-being and career growth with a dedicated counselor from day one.
• Access to diverse benefits and welfare programs and leadership opportunities.

Diversity and inclusion

EY is committed to inclusive culture where all voices are heard and valued. We promote equal opportunities and ensure our offers are open to colleagues with disabilities in line with Italian law L.68/99. If you require accommodations in the selection process, please let us know.

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