Penetration Tester

Searchability NS&D; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A security-focused consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester at CTM level for a hybrid role based in Wokingham, UK. The successful candidate will perform comprehensive technical security assessments and report findings effectively. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in an IT security role, hold active SC clearance, and be proficient in using penetration testing tools like BurpSuite and Metasploit. This position offers a competitive rate and the chance to work on diverse testing engagements.

Benefits

Exposure to varied testing engagements

Collaborative and supportive technical environment

Opportunity to deliver high impact security testing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 3 years in an IT security role at CTM level.
• Active SC Clearance required.
• Proven knowledge of penetration testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical security assessments across infrastructure, applications and networks.
• Provide clear reports and communicate findings effectively.
• Support security management consultancy when required.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Strong reporting skills

Experience with AWS

Experience with Azure

Configuration of network devices

Solid understanding of Windows environments

Solid understanding of NIX environments

Knowledge of GDPR

Knowledge of ISO27001

Knowledge of PCI DSS

CHECK Team Member qualification

Tools

BurpSuite

Metasploit

Nmap

Job description

Penetration Tester CTM Level – Wokingham, UK

Key Points

• Up to GBP470 per day, 7–month contract
• Hybrid model, 3 days onsite and 2 remote
• Seeking a Penetration Tester at CTM level with strong consultancy skills
• Active SC Clearance required

About the Client

Our client is a respected organisation operating within a highly regulated and security focused environment. Their teams support a wide range of technical services that help strengthen critical digital operations. With growing demand across their security programmes, they are now searching for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their established team.

The Benefits

• Exposure to varied testing engagements
• Collaborative and supportive technical environment
• Opportunity to deliver high impact security testing across complex environments

The Penetration Tester Role

As the Penetration Tester you will carry out a full range of technical security assessments across infrastructure, applications and networks, using manual and automated techniques to help identify and manage vulnerabilities.

You will contribute to research activity, maintain current knowledge of threat trends, produce clear reports and communicate findings effectively to technical and non–technical stakeholders. You will also support specialist assessments, security management consultancy and compliance–based work when required.

Penetration Tester Essential Skills

• Proven experience (minimum 2 to 3 years) in an IT security role at CTM level
• CHECK Team Member qualification (CREST or CyberScheme)
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools, for example BurpSuite, Metasploit and Nmap
• Solid understanding of Windows and NIX environments
• Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS or IPS and wireless technologies
• Experience working with cloud environments, for example AWS or Azure
• Strong reporting skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Understanding of GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS
• Hold active SC clearance

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information please call me on .

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

Penetration Testing, CTM, CHECK, CREST, CyberScheme, BurpSuite, Metasploit, Nmap, ITHC, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Windows, Linux, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Consultancy, ISO27001, PCI DSS, NSD