PEN Tester - (Security Clearance(SC) Requied)

Smartedge Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT security firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual for an IT security role requiring proven experience and the ability to achieve SC clearance. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of penetration testing tools, and a strong understanding of security standards. This position involves travel to client locations and document findings in detailed reports.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in an IT security role is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to attain SC clearance.
• Willingness to travel to client locations.
• Ability to document findings in detailed reports.

Skills

IT security experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of penetration testing tools

Knowledge of Operating Systems

Configurability of network devices

Understanding of security standards

Tools

Burpsuite

Metasploit

Nmap

MS Office

Job description

Qualifications

• Proven experience (2-3 years) in an IT security role to CTM level is essential and have, or be able to attain SC clearance (UK Single National)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Great organisation skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment whilst working towards and achieving deadlines. Use of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• The ability to travel to Client customer locations.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including (Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap) etc
• Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems (OS) including Windows & NIX
• Ability to configure network devices, Firewalls, IDS/IPS devices and wireless technologies
• Document findings in detailed reports, providing clear recommendations for remediation using Client's in-house developed reporting tool.
• Good understanding of common security standards and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS
• An ability to work effectively and positively within a team and willing to collaborate and readily share knowledge and skills