Graduate Penetration Tester

WorkNest; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNest is seeking enthusiastic cyber security graduates for trainee security consultant roles in Leeds. The training program lasts up to 12 months and includes focused modules, hands-on tasks, and expert mentoring. Trainees will perform penetration tests, write reports, and engage with clients, all in a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Cyber Security or related field.
• Eager to learn and develop skills in cyber security.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Performing penetration tests and writing high quality reports.
• Engaging with clients and collaborating with colleagues.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Cyber Security Degree

Job description

Pentest People are looking for enthusiastic cyber security graduates to join us as trainee security consultants at our award winning and fast-growing consultancy, based in Leeds.

We cover a wide range of assessment services from applications (web, mobile, API), infrastructure, and cloud testing. We offer trainee consultants the opportunity to develop their skills over many of these areas.

The Training Programme:

The graduate training programme lasts for up to twelve months and consists of four structured units: The anticipated start date is September 2025.

1. An Introduction to Becoming a Consultant - Trainees learn and practise key skills and begin to conduct live assessments.
2. Broadening Testing Skills - Each month, a new type of test is learned and practised.
3. Becoming a Consultant - An opportunity to gain deeper and broader experience whilst also assisting with the development of new trainees.
4. Specialisation Project - a chance to pursue something you are passionate about and become an expert.

Responsibilities:

• Performing penetration tests
• Writing high quality reports
• Client interaction
• Collaborating with colleagues
• Commitment to learning

You will be 100% office based in our modern Leeds city centre office. Your diary will be varied as you work with a small group of other trainees (typically 4 or 5) to learn the different aspects of becoming a security consultant. Using a range of learning techniques including: workshops, observations, practice labs, paired work, live testing, discussion, mentoring, coaching and independent research; you will rapidly develop a range of technical and soft skills.

You will be offered support from the academy team leader and all of our consultants so that you make constant progress in a supportive and friendly environment.

We understand that job descriptions offer only a glimpse of the role. For more details, please feel free to reach out or apply, and we will be happy to provide additional information. Pentest People is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.