Penetration Tester

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a Mid-Level Penetration Tester to join their dynamic Cyber Risk Management team. This fully remote position offers exciting travel opportunities and the chance to work with a diverse group of cybersecurity experts. You will play a crucial role in conducting penetration tests, engaging in OSINT, and providing cyber awareness training to clients. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this role allows you to grow your skills while making a significant impact in the world of risk management. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to tackle challenges head-on, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Three fully paid volunteering days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Season ticket loan

Access to a discounted voucher portal

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing across various environments.
• Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and cloud assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various types of penetration tests for clients.
• Engage in OSINT and phishing campaigns for cybersecurity.

Skills

Penetration Testing

OSINT

Cyber Awareness Training

Networking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

OSCP/CRT or equivalent

Certifications like CPSA, Sec+, CEH, Pentest+, PPNT

Tools

Vulnerability Scanning Technologies

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

Are you ready to take your cybersecurity skills to the next level? We're seeking a dynamic Mid-Level Penetration Tester to join our growing team within a large organisation. This is a client-facing, fully remote role with exciting travel opportunities for internal engagements, wireless assessments, and red teaming.

This opportunity sits within our Cyber Risk Management Division and will be part of a team of 4 Penetration Testing experts. This is mainly a remote-based role; however, travel to client locations and Gallagher offices in the UK will be a requirement.

How you'll make an impact

• Conduct external, internal, web application, WiFi, cloud, and red team penetration tests.
• Engage in OSINT, phishing campaigns, Cyber Essentials audits, and governance projects.
• Provide cyber awareness training and network hardening consultations for clients.

About You

• Experience as a Penetration tester with proven expertise in web application testing, internal blackbox testing, cloud, and WiFi assessments.
• Previous experience in IT (Helpdesk/IT Support) with a solid understanding of networking, Windows Active Directory, and Windows/Linux systems.
• Knowledge of OWASP vulnerabilities and experience in webapp and infrastructure pentesting.
• Must have or be working towards OSCP/CRT or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic about cybersecurity, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Certifications like CPSA, Sec+, CEH, Pentest+, PPNT.
• Industry cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning technologies.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get; depending on your job level, these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x.
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase.
• Emergency back-up family care.
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities; if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail]. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.