Penetration Tester

Darktrace; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber security, located in Cambridge, is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their internal security team. This role involves conducting comprehensive security audits, penetration testing of various systems, and collaborating with other teams. Ideal candidates will have a foundational understanding of penetration testing and related methodologies, along with some experience in scripting.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years

Additional day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance of 4 times base salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of penetration testing stages and methodologies.
• Familiarity with network, web application, and system security concepts.
• Some experience or exposure to scripting (preferable in Bash or Python).

Responsibilities

• Conduct full security audits against targets to identify vulnerabilities.
• Execute full penetration tests and report findings.
• Work closely with teams to understand penetration test requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analysis

Problem-Solving

Penetration Testing Methodologies

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

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Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 9,000 customers from the world’s most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.

Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in our Cambridge, UK headquarters, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications.

For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit .

What will I be doing:

As a Penetration Tester, you will be working within the internal security team to help conduct full security audits against targets to identify, assess, and report on vulnerabilities. The role will involve scoping out new targets, executing full penetration tests against these services and applications, as well as reporting on all discovered findings for each test under the guidance of a senior member of the team. Your role will predominantly cover internally created systems and services here at Darktrace and will include infrastructure, cloud, web application, and mobile penetration testing.

• Working closely with other teams to understand penetration test requirements and deliver reporting,
• Assisting in development of new processes and policies for as well as improving our internal tooling arsenal,
• Tracking vulnerability findings once reported with an attributed severity score.

What experience do I need:

We welcome applicants who have a basic understanding of penetration testing stages, methodologies and tools. Ideally you will have familiarity with network, web application and system security concepts.

• Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and attack vectors,
• Some experience or exposure to scripting (Bash or Python preferable),
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, LPT, GPEN, CompTIA PenTest+ are desirable but not essential,
• A curious candidate with strong written and spoken communication, analysis, problem-solving, and reporting skills,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,