Pen Tester - Fully Remote

Ocho People; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Belfast is looking for a Penetration Tester to tackle real-world security challenges. The ideal candidate will perform penetration tests, identify vulnerabilities, and provide comprehensive reports. Applicants must hold SC clearance and relevant qualifications. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Active SC (Security Check) clearance is required.
• At least one of CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications is necessary.
• Ability to communicate findings to both technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on networks and applications.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Security frameworks

Scripting

Communication

Detail-oriented reporting

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

Overview

Ocho are working on a number of Penetration Tester roles! If you're passionate about ethical hacking and want to work on real-world cybersecurity challenges, this is the role for you.

This organisation is on a serious growth trajectory, having secured major clients and high-profile projects, offering you the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges in a dynamic and ambitious environment.

Requirements

• You must hold active SC (Security Check) clearance
• You will have achieved at least one of your CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications, and will hold or be eligible for Check Status certification.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Perform penetration tests on networks, applications, and infrastructure.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to strengthen security defences.
• Use tools like Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.
• Provide detailed reports with clear, actionable recommendations.

Experience required

• Strong knowledge of OWASP, CVE, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with ethical hacking & exploit techniques.
• Scripting & automation skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in using penetration testing tools such as BurpSuite Pro, Nmap, Nessus, and Metaspolit.
• Experienced in using Kali Linux and the associated penetration testing tool suite

Please apply now if you are meeting the above criteria, or reach out to Andrew Harrison directly for a further discussion.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available, so candidates must have existing right to work in the UK.