Associate Cyber Security Tester

sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV or NOW package

Pension package with up to 9% employer

Private healthcare

Dental insurance

Sky VIP rewards

Tech schemes

Job summary

Sky Cyber Security teams in the UK tackle evolving threats and deliver secure digital experiences for millions. This graduate role focuses on hands-on penetration testing, learning modern security testing methods, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to secure applications and infrastructure.

You will gain experience with AI-assisted security tooling, grow your testing capabilities, and contribute to Sky's protective measures while working in a supportive hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with penetration testing, or relevant degree.
• Interest in AI and its security applications.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Understanding of infrastructure and application testing basics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests for applications and infrastructure.
• Document findings and remediation recommendations.
• Attend planning meetings and scope engagements.
• Use AI-assisted tooling to aid research and reporting.
• Work with teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Skills

Penetration testing

AI in security

Independent work

Teamwork

Time management

Security tools

Ethical integrity

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Sky Cyber Graduate Scheme

Tools

Common pen test tools

Job description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky.

Cyber Security

Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving that's why keeping Sky safe from cyber‑attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you'll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever‑changing cyber landscape.

What you’ll do

• Show proficiency in managing your workload independently and familiarise yourself with industry business practices and procedures while taking ownership of your development pathway alongside your line manager and colleagues.
• Work towards achieving a defined set of objectives identified between yourself and your line manager, tailoring to your goals and completing a pentesting certification.
• Conduct penetration test engagements for both applications and complex infrastructure setups, as well as retests, to gain a deep understanding of how we conduct cyber security assessments across a wide range of systems and services here at Sky.
• Use AI-assisted tools to support research, vulnerability analysis and reporting while applying appropriate validation and professional judgement. Develop an understanding of the security risks associated with AI and LLM-based applications, and contribute to the assessment of these technologies during security testing.
• Independently attend meetings where infrastructure and application scopes are defined, document the respective engagement terms, conduct and support cyber security assessments. This includes appropriately documenting and sharing all findings.
• Work with various areas of the business to scope projects and advise teams on remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Gain a good understanding of how to conduct advanced infrastructure and advanced web application penetration tests.
• Develop an understanding of modern security testing methodologies covering applications, infrastructure, mobile platforms and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled systems.
• Conduct research into emerging technologies, security threats and testing methodologies, including the responsible use of AI-assisted tooling to improve the efficiency and quality of security testing.

What you’ll bring

• A passion for cyber security and a positive outlook and approach to the work we do.
• Practical experience with penetration testing which can be substituted for a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or completion of the Sky Cyber Graduate Scheme.
• A proven and demonstrable interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its application within cyber security, with an awareness of AI‑assisted security tooling and the security considerations of AI‑enabled applications.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, proactively exploring new technologies, attack techniques and security research to develop technical expertise.
• Knowledge of common infrastructure and application pen test security tools.
• Live the Sky Values and demonstrate enthusiasm and a can‑do attitude.
• Good time management and organisational skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Be proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate, share and support colleagues.
• Ethical integrity to be trusted with confidential information.

Desirable skills and experience

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester)
• CPTS (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist)
• CREST CRT
• Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP)
• AI/ML or GenAI certification (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Google, SANS/GIAC or equivalent), or demonstrable practical experience using AI/LLMs to automate or enhance security testing.

Benefits and perks

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Share save and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this rol