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Philips Cybersecurity Verification Engineer in Paris (FR), France
Cybersecurity Verification Engineer
Your role
Define and set up penetration testing environments
Define cybersecurity testing strategies
Contribute to identifying verification tooling needs (including potential tool development)
Define and perform penetration tests
Provide guidelines and support to the verification team
Participate in threat analysis and modeling activities
Profile we are looking for
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or an Engineering School (Grande École d’ingénieur) with a specialization in cybersecurity or IT
Looking for an apprenticeship starting in September 2026
Strong interest in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and system security
First experience (academic or personal projects) in penetration testing or security assessments is a plus
Comfortable working in an international and multidisciplinary environment
Autonomous, proactive, and eager to learn
You're the right fit if
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, curiosity, and team spirit
Good written and interpersonal communication skills
Solid understanding of IT fundamentals (networking, cryptography, systems, web technologies, and frameworks)
Knowledge of common security testing and penetration testing tools, such as:
Kali Linux
Metasploit
Burp Suite
Wireshark
WebInspect
Nmap (Network Mapper)
Nessus, and others
Scripting skills for testing purposes (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash)
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How we work together
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