Ethical Hacker - Assistant Manager

MAZARS UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational professional services firm is seeking an enthusiastic Ethical Hacker - Assistant Manager. The role involves delivering various security assessments and supporting red team efforts. Ideal candidates have a passion for cybersecurity, knowledge of OWASP top vulnerabilities, and scripting experience. This position offers a collaborative environment aimed at professional growth in the field of ethical hacking.

Qualifications

• Passion for cybersecurity and hacking through personal projects.
• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and basic exploit techniques.
• Some experience in programming and cloud environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security assessments across various platforms.
• Support red team exercises under supervision.
• Develop reports and presentations for clients.
• Research and contribute to internal tools and methodologies.
• Communicate findings with clients post-engagement.

Skills

Cybersecurity passion

Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Familiarity with Burp Suite

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Understanding of network protocols

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Certifications (CSTM, OSCP)

Tools

Kali Linux

Nmap

Metasploit

Nessus

Job description

Ethical Hacker - Assistant Manager (4768)

Forvis Mazars cares about your career progression, offering individually designed career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic and curious Junior Penetration Tester to join our Attack & Defence team. You will work alongside experienced testers on a variety of security assessments and red team projects, gaining exposure to real-world hacking scenarios. This is a hands-on, growth-focused opportunity ideal for someone with a genuine passion for offensive security and a desire to become a world-class ethical hacker.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver web application, infrastructure, mobile, and cloud assessments across multiple sectors.
• Learn and support red team and adversary simulation exercises under supervision.
• Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
• Research vulnerabilities and attack techniques to contribute to internal tooling and methodology development.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, team training, and capture-the-flag activities.
• Engage with clients during and post-engagement to communicate findings and support remediation.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrated passion for cybersecurity and hacking (CTFs, personal labs, blogs, GitHub, etc.).
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, common vulnerabilities, and basic exploit techniques.
• Exposure to tools like Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, or Kali Linux.
• Some experience in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a bonus.
• Understanding of network protocols and web application architecture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CSTM / CRT, OSCP, Burp Suite Certified Practitioner (BSCP), CPTS.
• Degree in Cyber security, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and coding experience is a plus

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible.