Hybrid Security Consultant & Penetration Tester

A&O IT Group; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O IT Group in Maidenhead / Bracknell area is seeking a technically capable Security Consultant to join the security team. You will lead security assessments, including vulnerability tests and red-team engagements, and translate findings into business-focused remediation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in technical cyber security, strong networking knowledge, and the ability to explain complex issues to clients. The role starts in-office with a transition to hybrid/remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in technical cyber security or security consulting.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of networking, Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
• Ability to explain technical security issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across client and internal environments.
• Participate in red-team and other technical security engagements.
• Identify, validate and document security vulnerabilities clearly.
• Analyse vulnerabilities to understand technical impact and risk.
• Produce high-quality technical reports with actionable remediation recommendations.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with clients to understand environments, requirements and security concerns.
• Advise on practical mitigation and security improvements.
• Collaborate with security team and share knowledge and findings.
• Keep developing technical knowledge as threats evolve.

Skills

Security consulting

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Networking knowledge

Windows

Linux/Unix

Scripting

Client communication

Report writing

Job description

A&O IT Group in Maidenhead / Bracknell area is seeking a technically capable Security Consultant to join the security team. You will lead security assessments, including vulnerability tests and red-team engagements, and translate findings into business-focused remediation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in technical cyber security, strong networking knowledge, and the ability to explain complex issues to clients. The role starts in-office with a transition to hybrid/remote work.