Consultant – Cyber Security (Penetration Tester)

RSM; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Cyber Security Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering cutting-edge offensive security services, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, to a diverse range of high-profile clients. The firm values continuous learning and offers extensive support for career development. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact client success and your professional growth. If you thrive on variety and are eager to enhance your skills in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Reward and Benefits Package

Hybrid Working

Access to 300+ Courses

Financial Wellbeing Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Access to Virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience in offensive security and penetration testing is essential.
• Familiarity with cyber threats and technology trends is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver offensive security services to high-profile clients.
• Manage tasks effectively and stay updated on cyber-attack trends.

Skills

Offensive Security

Penetration Testing

Digital Footprint Reconnaissance

Vulnerability Assessments

Social Engineering

Threat Modelling

Cyber-Attack Simulation

Infrastructure Testing

Web Application Testing

API Testing

Education

Industry Recognised Certification (e.g., CompTIA PenTest+)

Tools

Kali Linux

Burpsuite

Nessus

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Security Consultant to join our team. Working alongside our experienced team of specialists, you’ll be delivering offensive security services including digital footprint reconnaissance, social engineering, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to high profile clients across all industries.

The purpose of this role is to deliver our offensive security services including digital footprint reconnaissance, social engineering, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, threat modelling, cyber-attack simulation exercises, and more to high profile clients across all industries.

You’ll benefit from ongoing coaching, career mentoring, and be supported by our career pathway. You will have an opportunity to continue to develop market leading skills across our different capabilities and advance your professional development.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting technical scoping activities as part of client assignments.
• Responsible for delivering fieldwork and assignment reporting.
• Prioritising and managing tasks through to completion.
• Staying current with the latest cyber-attacks and technology trends.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Experience in offensive security and penetration testing.
• Demonstrable experience in infrastructure and web application testing; experience in API testing is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience using common pentesting tools including Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Nessus and other industry standard tools.
• Hold or working towards an industry recognised certification including CompTIA PenTest+; CHECK, CREST; Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) etc.
• Relevant experience within a cyber security role.
• Familiar with technology trends and cyber threats.
  

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have a fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid working although travel to your local office will be required weekly.
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our in-house Talent Development team.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.