TL;DR

Red Team PenTester (Cybersecurity): Assessing the security posture of web applications, networks, and cloud platforms through realistic attack simulations with an accent on hands-on exploitation and translating findings into clear, risk-based guidance. Focus on identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in real-world scenarios and executing adversary-style attack chains.

Location: Onsite in Guadalajara, Mexico

Company

NXP Semiconductors N.V. enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation as a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications.

What you will do

  • Perform web, API, network, and infrastructure penetration tests.
  • Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct manual testing and execute adversary-style attack chains (lateral movement, privilege escalation, AD abuse).
  • Perform source code reviews and assess cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Produce high-quality reports and present findings to engineering and management teams.
  • Support remediation, mitigation validation, and retesting efforts.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on penetration testing / offensive security experience.
  • Strong understanding of web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, API security), internal network, infrastructure, and Active Directory attack techniques.
  • Experience using core offensive tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound, CrackMapExec, Impacket.
  • Solid understanding of foundational concepts like TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), and authentication (Kerberos, NTLM, OAuth2, SSO).
  • Comfortable working in Linux & Windows environments with Bash, PowerShell, and basic Python scripting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Certifications: OSCP, PNPT, CRTO, OSWE.
  • Red Team / adversary simulation experience.
  • Cloud penetration testing experience.
  • Source code review skills (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).

Culture & Benefits

  • Opportunities for online and offline learning to develop core and professional skills.
  • Commitment to sustainability and measurable year-on-year progress.
  • Inclusive work environment with programs focused on diversity, inclusion, and equality.
  • Support for career growth at NXP.
  • Values innovation for a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world.