Pen Tester - Fully Remote

Ocho; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Penetration Tester to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance, proficiency in penetration testing tools like Burp Suite and Nessus, and the ability to effectively communicate findings. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC (Security Check) clearance.
• Experience with penetration testing tools required.
• Ability to communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on networks, applications, and infrastructure.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities to strengthen security defences.
• Provide detailed reports with actionable recommendations.

Skills

Nessus

nmap

Burp Suite

security frameworks

ethical hacking

Education

CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications

Tools

BurpSuite Pro

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.

Skills

• Nessus
• nmap
• burpsuite
• infrastructure
• webapps
• pen
• testing

Benefits

• Work From Home