Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester)

RSM; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant to deliver offensive security services to high-profile clients. You will engage in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and more. A supportive environment with career mentoring is provided, along with a flexible benefits package including hybrid work, health benefits, and personal development courses.

Benefits

Flexible reward and benefits package

25 Days Holiday

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a cyber security role is a plus.
• Ability to spot inefficiencies and a passion for improvements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver offensive security services including penetration testing.
• Stay current with the latest cyber-attacks and technology trends.
• Support technical scoping as part of client assignments.

Skills

Experience of offensive security and penetration testing

Demonstrable experience in infrastructure and web application testing

Experience in API testing

Using common pen testing tools (Kali Linux, Burpsuite, Nessus)

Familiar with technology trends and cyber threats

Education

Industry recognised certification (CompTIA PenTest+, CHECK, CREST, OSCP)

Tools

Kali Linux

Burpsuite

Nessus

Job description

Cyber Security Consultant (Penetration Tester)

We are searching for an experienced Cyber Security Consultant.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

At RSM, our consulting team brings together diverse advisory experts to deliver our six core solutions: business transformation, forensic, deal services, restructuring, finance function support, and risk and governance.

Our solutions are designed to address the unique needs, challenges, and opportunities our clients face as they strive to achieve their aspirations and organisational goals. Whether it's supporting global expansion, developing acquisition strategies, facilitating private equity investments, or collaborating with boards to manage risk and governance, our consulting experts work as one cohesive team. We prioritise simplicity, providing data-driven insights, value-added assurance, and high-quality execution to empower our clients in building sustainable, future-fit businesses.

It's an exciting time to join our consulting team, as we embark on ambitious growth plans that promise to create diverse career opportunities. We are committed to enhancing our six solutions, expanding and developing our team of expert consultants, embracing a digital-first approach, strengthening our global presence, and building strong client relationships.

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 and more 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting technical scoping activities as part of client assignments.
• Responsible for delivering fieldwork and assignment reporting.
• Prioritise and manage tasks through to completion.
• Stay 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 of offensive security and penetration testing
• Demonstrable experience in infrastructure and web application testing, experience in API testing is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience using common pen testing 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 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 inhouse Talent Development team.