AVP Penetration Tester - Web, Network & Mobile Security

Hackajob Ltd; Knutsford, Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its security testing team, delivering high-quality assessments across multiple projects. The role collaborates with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable mitigation actions.

Based in Knutsford or Manchester, the position carries leadership responsibilities that may involve guiding colleagues or leading a small team. The successful candidate will bring CREST or equivalent qualifications (or be working towards one) and experience

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end penetration testing across web, network and mobile environments.
• Engage with stakeholders, contribute to SoWs and produce clear security reports.
• Desirable participation in bug hunting, Hack The Box, CTFs or hackathons.
• Exposure to client testing and working to project timelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, validate and clearly communicate vulnerabilities before exploitation across web, network, mobile and client apps.
• Develop and execute assessments and threat models using pentesting tools and techniques.
• Communicate findings and remediation guidance to stakeholders through reports.

Skills

Penetration testing

Stakeholder engagement

Security reporting

Leadership

Threat modeling

Education

CREST qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Hackajob Ltd. is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its security testing team, delivering high-quality assessments across multiple projects. The role collaborates with stakeholders to translate findings into actionable mitigation actions.

Based in Knutsford or Manchester, the position carries leadership responsibilities that may involve guiding colleagues or leading a small team. The successful candidate will bring CREST or equivalent qualifications (or be working towards one) and experience