Junior Associate Penetration Tester

Radley James; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading cybersecurity firm in Manchester is seeking an Associate Penetration Tester to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure. You will conduct penetration tests, document findings, and support cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have practical penetration testing experience and understand the OWASP Top 10. This position offers a supportive, structured environment for skill growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting penetration tests on web apps and APIs.
• Ability to document findings in clear reports.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams for remediation.

Responsabilités

• Conduct penetration tests on various environments.
• Document findings in reports.
• Support remediation efforts.

Connaissances

Practical penetration testing experience

Understanding of OWASP Top 10

Strong reporting and communication skills

Outils

Programming/scripting experience

Certifications (CREST, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent)

Description du poste

This range is provided by Radley James. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We’re looking for an Associate Penetration Tester to help identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across our applications and infrastructure. You’ll work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals, support hands on testing and grow your offensive security skills in a supportive, structured environment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct penetration tests on web apps, REST APIs and network/infrastructure environments
• Document findings in clear, concise reports
• Support remediation and collaborate with cross-functional teams

What You Bring

• Practical penetration testing experience
• Understanding of OWASP Top 10 (Web & API)
• Strong reporting and communication skills

Bonus Skills

• Programming/scripting experience
• Certifications (CREST, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent)
• Awareness of secure development and common exploitation techniques

Candidates may also be assessed on broader competencies such as risk and controls, business acumen and digital/technology capability.

If this is an opportunity you'd like to explore, please get in touch:

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Security and Investigations, and Investment Banking

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