Penetration Tester

Ocho People; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is looking for a Penetration Tester to tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic environment. You will perform penetration tests, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations. Candidates need to have SC clearance and CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications, along with proficiency in tools such as Burp Suite and Kali Linux. Offering a salary range of £40k-£70k plus a bonus and remote working options.

Benefits

25 + 11 stat annual leave

Private health

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC (Security Check) clearance.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP, CVE, and security frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with ethical hacking & exploit techniques.
• Scripting & automation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ethical hacking

Network security

Vulnerability assessment

Communication

Education

CTM/CSTM/CRT qualifications

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

Package

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

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