Penetration Tester

Eames Consulting; Greater London; Remote; GBP 71,816 - 94,233; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled IT Penetration Tester for a fully remote role on an initial 2-month contract. This position involves conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance client security. Ideal candidates will possess CREST accreditation and have proven experience with various penetration testing tools and methodologies. Join a dynamic team and contribute to improving security postures across diverse systems while managing your own schedule in a fully remote environment. This role offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for contract extension, making it an exciting opportunity for cybersecurity professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing across various systems.
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on diverse systems and networks.
• Provide detailed analysis of findings and recommendations.

Skills

CREST accreditation

Penetration testing

Burp Suite

Nessus

Metasploit

Communication skills

Risk mitigation techniques

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Education

CREST Practitioner or higher

Tools

Burp Suite

Nessus

Metasploit

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Senior Consultant - IT Cyber Security At Eames Consulting

Location: Fully Remote

Contract: Initial 2-month contract, with potential for extension

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Penetration Tester to join our team on an initial 2-month contract basis. As a Pen Tester, you will be responsible for performing security assessments across a wide range of IP addresses, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping to improve our client’s security posture. The role is fully remote and offers a competitive rate of £450 per day outside of IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on a wide variety of systems, applications, and networks (both internal and external IP addresses).
• Perform manual and automated testing, identifying security flaws, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses.
• Provide in-depth analysis of findings and offer recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Write clear, concise, and professional penetration testing reports that are understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams and clients to communicate vulnerabilities, testing results, and remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with industry best practices and frameworks for penetration testing.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and trends.

Required Skills and Experience:

• CREST accreditation is a must (CREST Practitioner or higher).
• Proven experience in performing penetration tests across a broad range of systems (web applications, network infrastructure, cloud environments, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, etc.) and methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed, actionable reports.
• Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and risk mitigation techniques.
• Experience testing a wide variety of IP addresses and network infrastructures.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote role, managing time and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of additional security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, etc.) is beneficial.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Computer and Network Security