Lead Penetration Tester - Dublin (Cloud, App & Infra)

The Recruitment Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking Penetration Testers to join an expanding Offensive Security team. Successful candidates will lead and deliver high-impact security engagements, simulating advanced adversaries to uncover vulnerabilities and provide strategic guidance. Applicants should possess over 5 years of experience in penetration testing and strong hands-on skills with tools like Burp and Metasploit, along with relevant certifications. Opportunities for mentoring and contributing to pragmatic tools development are included in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in penetration testing or offensive security required.
• Strong hands-on experience with penetration testing tools.
• Deep knowledge of OWASP regarding vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across various environments.
• Translate technical findings into actionable insights.
• Provide strategic remediation advice based on findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

Offensive security

Python scripting

Communication

Education

Industry certifications (OSCP, OSCE)

Tools

Burp

Nmap

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Nessus

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking Penetration Testers to join an expanding Offensive Security team. Successful candidates will lead and deliver high-impact security engagements, simulating advanced adversaries to uncover vulnerabilities and provide strategic guidance. Applicants should possess over 5 years of experience in penetration testing and strong hands-on skills with tools like Burp and Metasploit, along with relevant certifications. Opportunities for mentoring and contributing to pragmatic tools development are included in this role.