Penetration Tester

Ocho; Belfast; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity organization in the UK is seeking passionate Penetration Testers to tackle real-world security challenges. You'll work in a dynamic environment, performing tests on networks and applications to enhance security. Active SC clearance and CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications are required. This role offers a salary between £40k–£70k, remote working, and excellent benefits including private health and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Private Health

Enhanced Pension scheme

25 + 11 stat - annual leave

Work From Home

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Hold or be eligible for Check Status certification.
• Hands-on experience with ethical hacking & exploit techniques.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Burpsuite

penetration

vulnerabilities

Nmap

Nessus

metasploit

Education

CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications

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 Metasploit.
• Experienced in using Kali Linux and the associated penetration testing tool suite.

Package

• £40k-£70k salary
• Bonus
• Remote working - UK wide
• 25 + 11 stat - annual leave
• Private Health
• Enhanced Pension scheme

How to apply

Please apply now if you meet most of the above criteria, or contact Andrew Harrison directly for a further discussion.

Skills

• Burpsuite
• penetration
• vulnerabilities
• Nmap
• Nessus
• metasploit

Benefits

• Work From Home