Pen Tester

Addition; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking technology consultancy as a Pen Tester, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding digital infrastructures. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects across critical sectors like defence and healthcare. You will conduct thorough security tests, lead assessments, and collaborate with trusted vendors to ensure robust security measures. With flexible working opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Work with cutting-edge technologies

Opportunity to work for a recognised company

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting security tests on various systems.
• Proven ability to lead security assessments and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough tests on infrastructure and web applications.
• Lead security assessments and identify vulnerabilities.

Skills

CREST certification

Security Check clearance

SIEM tools

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Job description

Job Description

We’re currently hiring a Pen Tester for a leading UK-based technology consultancy known for delivering secure, cutting-edge digital solutions. With a strong presence across critical sectors such as defence, healthcare, and government, the organisation plays a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure while driving innovation. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact team, helping to identify and mitigate security risks across complex, mission-critical environments.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Conduct thorough tests on infrastructure, networks, systems, and web applications.
2. Lead security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring effective remediation strategies.
3. Utilise tools for SIEM, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) to monitor and protect systems.
4. Collaborate effectively with third-party vendors to maintain trusted security partnerships.
5. Oversee and guide teams in identifying, probing, and exploiting potential security weaknesses.
6. Drive threat modelling initiatives and deliver clear, actionable reports on key security metrics.

Main Skills/Requirements:

• CREST certification (required for this role).
• Must hold or be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance.
• Ability to commute to Southampton at least two days per week.

How you’ll be rewarded:

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunity to work for a recognised company.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pen Tester to join a leading company that is driven towards success!

For further information on this Pen Tester position, apply below!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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