Junior PCI Penetration Tester

Lynx Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity scale-up is seeking a Junior PCI Penetration Tester to conduct compliance testing and vulnerability assessments. This fully remote role values graduates with a passion for technology and provides opportunities for growth. Candidates must have a UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity and at least one year of commercial testing experience. Exposure to PCI-DSS compliance and security tools is essential. The team emphasizes continuous learning and technical depth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience.
• Strong understanding of security concepts and operating systems.
• Genuine passion for security, such as CTFs or bug bounties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PCI-DSS compliance testing and vulnerability scanning.
• Manage client engagements from scoping to delivery.
• Report findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Security Assessments

Networking Fundamentals

Programming/Scripting

Education

UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Metasploit

nmap

Job description

JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE)

£35,000 - £45,000 | Fully Remote (UK-based) | Cybersecurity Scale-Up

A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team.

The Role

• Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing, including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments.
• Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery.
• Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools such as Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, and Metasploit.
• Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance.

Essential Requirements

• UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject.
• 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts.
• Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing.
• Programming/scripting experience.
• Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects).

Desirable

• Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools.
• Understanding of PCI-DSS framework.

Company Culture

• Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning.
• Strong computer science fundamentals required.
• Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours.

Location

• Fully remote within the UK, optional hybrid working from London office.