Penetration Tester / Outside IR35 / 500-550 pd / Remote

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a highly skilled Penetration Tester for a 6-month remote contract. The successful candidate will lead ethical hacking processes, analyze vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance security defenses. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity to work with third-party vendors on critical security projects.

Qualifications

• Experienced Penetration Tester with recent hands-on experience.
• Skilled in ethical hacking and vulnerability assessments.
• Ability to collaborate with third-party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead ethical hacking processes and analyze vulnerabilities.
• Conduct threat modelling and simulation.
• Perform vulnerability assessments of networks and web applications.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Vulnerability assessments

Threat modelling

Collaboration

Tools

SIEM

Data Loss Prevention

Endpoint detection

Job description

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Job Title:

Penetration Tester / Outside IR35 / £500-£550 pd / 6 Months / Remote

Client:

SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a highly skilled Penetration Tester looking for your next contract engagement?

We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester with recent hands-on experience to join an IT consultancy for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves leading ethical hacking processes, analyzing vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance security defenses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat modelling and simulation
• Vulnerability assessments
• Ethical hacking of networks, operating systems, and web applications
• Utilizing tools for SIEM, Data Loss Prevention, and endpoint detection
• Collaborating with third-party vendors

The application period runs from 19/05 to 02/06. Interviews will be scheduled from 02/06 onward, with an expected start date of 15/06. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Ben Sheppard at 07362053987 or email their updated CV to [emailprotected].