Security Penetration Tester
p_ bAbout us /b _ /p pbSky is the tech media company /b that makes entertainment and connectivity a personal, simple, and seamless experience. /p pOur motto is bWe Believe in Better: /b we believe people deserve the best, and every day we innovate to create value and make our customers’ lives easier. /p pWe are part of bSky Group /b and the bComcast /b family b, /b operating within an international environment focused on continuous innovation and powered by world-class technology that enables us to reach millions of people every day. /p pWith an bIP-first approach, /b we design cutting-edge technology platforms such as bSky Stream, Sky Q, Sky Glass, and NOW, /b bringing together premium content, trusted and always-on news coverage, and major sporting events within a simple and intuitive ecosystem. /p pWe connect with audiences across the entire country through bour free-to-air channels
- TV8, Cielo, and Sky TG24
- /b and go beyond entertainment with bSky Wifi and Sky Mobile /b , delivering ultra-fast connectivity both at home and on the go. /p pThis is how we bring the bjoy of a better experience /b , guided by our values b: /b /p ul libCreative /b. We are ambitious and innovative, embracing new technologies and leveraging insights to stay ahead of the curve, continuously raising the bar for our customers. /b We build a culture founded on clarity, fairness, and trust through transparent processes and decisions that people can rely on. /li /ul h3_ bJob: /b Penetration Tester_ /h3 h3_ bRole description: /b _ /h3 pAs a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and validating security vulnerabilities in Sky Italy applications, systems, networks, and cloud environments. You will also play an active role in supporting the remediation process,
working alongside relevant teams to ensure vulnerabilities are properly understood, prioritised, and fixed. This role requires solid technical expertise, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders within region and at Group level, translating complex security findings into clear, actionable insights for audiences at different levels of the organisation. /p h3_ bWhat you’ll do: /b _ /h3 ul liPlan, prepare and execute penetration testing activities on Sky Italy applications, systems, networks, and cloud environments. /li liIdentify, verify, and validate vulnerabilities using both manual techniques and automated tools. /li liSimulate real-world attack scenarios to assess the effectiveness of existing security controls. /li liProduce detailed reports and present results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /li liContribute to the continuous improvement of internal security testing methodologies and best practices. /li liSupport security incident management. /li liSupport application security management. /li /ul h3_ bWhat we’re looking for: /b _ /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. /li liProven experience as a Penetration Tester and/or Red Teamer in complex environments. /li liHands‑on experience with standard penetration testing tools (e.g. Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux).
/li liExperience with Active Directory configuration review. /li liFamiliarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python, JavaScript). /li liSolid knowledge of networking, operating systems, web/cloud architectures, and security fundamentals. /li /ul h3_ bPreferred
Qualifications:
/b _ /h3 ul liCyber security certifications (e.g. OSCP, OSWE, or equivalent). /li liFamiliarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. /li liContributions to the security community (e.g. CTF participation, blog posts, open‑source tools, conference talks). /li /ul h3_ bWhat
we offer
/b _ /h3 pUnder the Private Radio and Television Industry Collective Labour Agreement (bCCNL /b), the salary for this position starts from b€40,000 /b. bContract /b /p pbType: /b Permanent Contract /p pThe actual compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and specific skills. The position is also beligible for the annual incentive scheme /b. /p pAt Sky, we believe in providing a healthy, stimulating and inclusive work environment that supports individual needs both professionally and personally. With this in mind, we have created bSky4You /b , our wellbeing programme designed to support people through the different stages of their lives. Some of the benefits available to you include: /p ul liFree access to Sky TV services through bSky Q /b or bSky Stream /b bSky Wifi /b and bSky Mobile /b at exclusive employee rates /li liPrivate health insurance, extendable to family members and cohabiting partners Life and accident insurance coverage /li liFree access to the company gym (Milan office only) /li liFinancial support for new parents and caregivers /li liFree assistance with annual tax re
- TV8, Cielo, and Sky TG24
- /b and go beyond entertainment with bSky Wifi and Sky Mobile /b , delivering ultra-fast connectivity both at home and on the go. /p pThis is how we bring the bjoy of a better experience /b , guided by our values b: /b /p ul libCreative /b. We are ambitious and innovative, embracing new technologies and leveraging insights to stay ahead of the curve, continuously raising the bar for our customers. /b We build a culture founded on clarity, fairness, and trust through transparent processes and decisions that people can rely on. /li /ul h3_ bJob: /b Penetration Tester_ /h3 h3_ bRole description: /b _ /h3 pAs a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and validating security vulnerabilities in Sky Italy applications, systems, networks, and cloud environments. You will also play an active role in supporting the remediation process,
working alongside relevant teams to ensure vulnerabilities are properly understood, prioritised, and fixed. This role requires solid technical expertise, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders within region and at Group level, translating complex security findings into clear, actionable insights for audiences at different levels of the organisation. /p h3_ bWhat you’ll do: /b _ /h3 ul liPlan, prepare and execute penetration testing activities on Sky Italy applications, systems, networks, and cloud environments. /li liIdentify, verify, and validate vulnerabilities using both manual techniques and automated tools. /li liSimulate real-world attack scenarios to assess the effectiveness of existing security controls. /li liProduce detailed reports and present results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. /li liContribute to the continuous improvement of internal security testing methodologies and best practices. /li liSupport security incident management. /li liSupport application security management. /li /ul h3_ bWhat we’re looking for: /b _ /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. /li liProven experience as a Penetration Tester and/or Red Teamer in complex environments. /li liHands‑on experience with standard penetration testing tools (e.g. Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux).
/li liExperience with Active Directory configuration review. /li liFamiliarity with scripting and programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python, JavaScript). /li liSolid knowledge of networking, operating systems, web/cloud architectures, and security fundamentals. /li /ul h3_ bPreferred
Qualifications:
/b _ /h3 ul liCyber security certifications (e.g. OSCP, OSWE, or equivalent). /li liFamiliarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. /li liContributions to the security community (e.g. CTF participation, blog posts, open‑source tools, conference talks). /li /ul h3_ bWhat
we offer
/b _ /h3 pUnder the Private Radio and Television Industry Collective Labour Agreement (bCCNL /b), the salary for this position starts from b€40,000 /b. bContract /b /p pbType: /b Permanent Contract /p pThe actual compensation package will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and specific skills. The position is also beligible for the annual incentive scheme /b. /p pAt Sky, we believe in providing a healthy, stimulating and inclusive work environment that supports individual needs both professionally and personally. With this in mind, we have created bSky4You /b , our wellbeing programme designed to support people through the different stages of their lives. Some of the benefits available to you include: /p ul liFree access to Sky TV services through bSky Q /b or bSky Stream /b bSky Wifi /b and bSky Mobile /b at exclusive employee rates /li liPrivate health insurance, extendable to family members and cohabiting partners Life and accident insurance coverage /li liFree access to the company gym (Milan office only) /li liFinancial support for new parents and caregivers /li liFree assistance with annual tax re