Penetration Tester

Context Recruitment; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Services Provider is looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to perform manual penetration testing and conduct security reviews across various systems. The candidate should have strong knowledge of TCP/IP and web-based application testing, and familiarity with programming languages like Python and Java. This remote position offers a salary of up to £60k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual penetration testing of applications and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and networking principles.
• Extensive experience testing web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure.
• Conduct security build reviews across operating systems.
• Produce clear technical reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Manual penetration testing

TCP/IP and core networking

Web-based application testing

Programming (Python, Java, C#, Bash)

Database security knowledge

Job description

Overview

Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider. Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure
• Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris)
• Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices
• Review and advise on web server design and implementation
• Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles
• Extensive experience testing web-based applications
• Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems
• Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash)
• Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques
• Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation
• Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent