Penetration Tester

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ICT Recruitment Consultancy in the UK is seeking a Penetration Tester for a 3-month hybrid contract. The role involves conducting penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing remediation strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience in ethical hacking and relevant certifications. Competitive rates are offered between GBP400 and GBP425. Immediate applications are encouraged, especially from candidates with security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and scoring systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and automated penetration tests.
• Identify and document security vulnerabilities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports prioritizing findings.

Skills

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

Red teaming

OWASP Top 10

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nmap

Kali Linux

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP)

Job description

Overview

SC CLEARED • Penetration Tester • 3 Month contract (initial) • Based: Hybrid/Wokingham – 50/50 • Rate: GBP400 – GBP425 (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Penetration Testers to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessments
• Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings
• Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies
• Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends
• Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts
• Contribute to security policies and best practices development

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring
• Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills

Additional notes

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly; we will respond as soon as possible.

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 of 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy. For security-cleared roles or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.