Associate Security Consultant

Starting on 19 January ******, you will be based in our Madrid office and work with industry leaders. The program includes structured learning, guided classroom sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and self-paced modules. Responsibilities

• Engage in structured learning for the first 6 months, including guided classroom sessions, 1:1 mentoring, and self-paced modules.
• Build technical and soft skills through mentorship: client communication, report writing, and consultancy.
• Work with real-world scenarios using Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and custom NCC Group platforms.
• Learn manual testing techniques alongside automated approaches.
• Observe live client engagements across various industries, threat models, and testing methodologies.
• Deliver a graduation project (research piece, custom tool, or deep-dive into a specific technique) midway through the programme.
• Begin contributing to billable client work under mentor and line manager support.
• Progress from scoped tasks to full engagements, with regular check-ins and performance reviews., * We review every application and will contact candidates whose skills and experience match our needs.
• Mandatory pre-employment background checks are required.
• This role will be subject to BS**** screening.

• Deliver a graduation project demonstrating technical depth and presentation skills.
• Transition into client-facing delivery work with confidence and credibility.
• Build a strong foundation in penetration testing and consultancy., * Good level of English command, both written and spoken.
• Asks smart questions, loves solving problems, and shows initiative.
• Communicates clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates curiosity and drive to learn continuously.
• Possesses experience or exposure in at least three of the following:
• Pen testing, web development frameworks (React, Flask, etc.)
• Networking (TCP/IP, routing/switching)
• Cryptography (applied, PQC, symmetric & asymmetric)
• OS internals (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Hardware testing, embedded systems, firmware analysis, or physical device security
• Programming (Python, Java, C#, etc.)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Security tools (Burp Suite, etc.)
• Ethical hacking platforms (Hack the Box, Catch the Flag, Try Hack Me, vulnhub, Immersive Labs, etc.)

• Flexible working
• Financial & Investment: Pension, Life Assurance, Share Save Scheme
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Community & Volunteering Programmes
• Employee Referral Program
• Lifestyle & Wellness initiatives
• Learning & Development opportunities

At NCC Group, our mission is to create a more secure digital future. We partner with clients across a multitude of industries, securing new products and emerging technologies while solving complex security problems. NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.