Penetration Tester

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

Job summary

A cybersecurity consultancy in the UK is seeking a Penetration Tester to work on high-impact security assessment projects. The role is hybrid, requiring 3 days onsite in Wokingham and 2 days remote. Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in penetration testing, strong technical skills, and required SC Clearance. This contract extends until June 2026, offering competitive compensation at £470 per day.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in penetration testing or offensive security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with security testing tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical assessments across various environments.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios.
• Produce clear and concise technical/executive reports.

Skills

Penetration testing

Experience with BurpSuite

Experience with Metasploit

Experience with Nmap

Understanding of Windows operating systems

Understanding of NIX operating systems

Documenting findings

Writing remediation guidance

Cloud Security (AWS/Azure)

ISO27001

GDPR

PCI DSS

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

PENETRATION TESTER

• Penetration Tester (CTM) working on high-impact security assessment projects
• Hybrid – 3 days onsite in Wokingham / 2 days home
• £470 per day (via Umbrella)
• Contract until June 2026 with ongoing programme demand
• SC Clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a respected organisation within the UK cybersecurity and digital assurance sector, supporting complex transformation and security programmes for major government and private‑sector customers. They deliver specialist penetration testing and security consultancy across a diverse technical landscape. Due to ongoing programme growth, they are now seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their advanced security testing team.

THE PENETRATION TESTER ROLE

As a Penetration Tester, you will deliver high-quality technical assessments across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, and networked systems. You will simulate real-world attack scenarios using both manual and automated techniques, produce clear and concise technical/executive reports, support remediation guidance, and contribute to specialist assessments and research initiatives. You will work closely with clients, ensuring professional delivery and confidentiality at all times.

PENETRATION TESTER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• CHECK Team Member (CTM) – CREST or CyberScheme
• 2–3 years’ experience in penetration testing / offensive security roles
• Strong hands‑on experience with tools such as BurpSuite, Metasploit, Nmap
• Good understanding of Windows & NIX operating systems
• Ability to assess firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, network devices, wireless technologies
• Experience documenting findings and writing accurate remediation guidance
• Understanding of frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
• Ability to conduct ITHC, risk assessments, and compliance-focused audits
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification
• Experience in Cloud Security (AWS / Azure)

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at [e-mail]. 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.