Penetration Tester

LA International; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team on a six-month contract. This role requires proven IT security experience, knowledge of penetration testing tools, and a relevant degree. The candidate must have active security clearance and will work onsite three days a week in Wokingham, with the remaining time remote. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in an IT security role to CTM level.
• Team Member qualification (CREST / CyberScheme).
• Experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure).

Responsibilities

• Work onsite three days a week in Wokingham and remote for the rest.
• Document findings in detailed reports and provide remediation recommendations.
• Ability to travel to customer locations as needed.

Skills

IT security experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Penetration testing tools knowledge

Multi-OS knowledge

Network device configuration

Reporting and documentation

Security standards understanding

Education

Relevant degree/postgraduate degree

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Penetration Tester to join their team on a six month initial contract, working onsite three days a week in Wokingham and the rest remote. This role is working via umbrella and requires a candidate with an active SC clearance.

Required skills, experience and personal attributes

• Proven experience (2-3 years) in an IT security role to CTM level is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Great organisational skills and ability to work in a pressed environment while working towards and achieving deadlines.
• Use of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel to Capgemini customer locations.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including Burp Suite, Metasploit, and Nmap.
• Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems – Windows and *NIX.
• Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices and wireless technologies.
• Document findings in detailed reports, providing clear recommendations for remediation using Capgemini's in-house reporting tool.
• Good understanding of common security standards and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
• Ability to work effectively and positively within a team and willingness to collaborate and share knowledge and skills.

MUST:

• Relevant degree/postgraduate degree.
• Team Member qualification (CREST / CyberScheme).
• Experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure).

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.