Pen Tester

LA International; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy is seeking a Pen Tester for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role requires 3 days per week onsite in Reading. Responsibilities include performing various types of penetration testing, analyzing results, and creating detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of pen testing tools and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing including internet, intranet, and wireless.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of testing results.
• Create reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Skills

Proficient Pen Testing Tools - Cobalt Strike

Good understanding of software testing methodologies

Experience with manual and automated testing tools

Good problem-solving and debugging skills

Ability to write clear and concise test plans and reports

Good communication and collaboration skills

Familiarity with software development life cycle

Proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Caldera

Atomic Red team

Pentera

Nessus

Burp

OSINT

Job description

We have an urgent requirement for a Pen Tester on an initial 6 month contract working inside IR35. This is a hybrid working role and will require 3 days a week onsite in Reading.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform penetration testing which includes internet, intranet, wireless, web application, social engineering and physical penetration testing. You shall also perform in-depth analysis of penetration testing results and create report that describes findings, exploitation procedures, risks and recommendations.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficient Pen Testing Tools - Cobalt Strike, Caldera, Atomic Red team, Pentera, Nessus, Burp, OSINT etc.
• Good understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to write clear and concise test plans and reports
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with software development life cycle
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.