Hybrid Junior Penetration Tester: Real-World Security Impact

The Fleet; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy in London seeks a Junior Penetration Tester to support critical national infrastructure security. You will work alongside expert ethical hackers, conducting pen tests, vulnerability assessments, and threat hunting using industry-standard tools. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a keen interest in security monitoring. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £50,000.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of proven penetration or security testing experience.
• Knowledge of tools like Metasploit and Burp Suite.
• Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hands-on pen testing engagements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Support threat hunting within a SOC.

Skills

Penetration testing experience

Knowledge of Metasploit

Knowledge of Burp Suite

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools

Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac

Interest in threat hunting

Education

CRT / OSCP / Cyber Scheme training

Job description

A leading cyber security consultancy in London seeks a Junior Penetration Tester to support critical national infrastructure security. You will work alongside expert ethical hackers, conducting pen tests, vulnerability assessments, and threat hunting using industry-standard tools. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of relevant experience and a keen interest in security monitoring. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £50,000.