Penetration Tester

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company seeks a Penetration Tester in London, involving hands-on roles with an emphasis on security testing across varied IT systems. Candidates should have CHECK Team Member status, effectiveness in communication, and a passion for problem-solving. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days vacation, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience as CHECK Team Member required.
• Broad understanding of penetration testing across various platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and solve customer problems in a team-centric manner.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Analyze and evaluate information to present solutions.

Skills

CHECK Team Member status

Penetration testing (infrastructure, applications, cloud)

Deriving security requirements

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Job description

Penetration Tester

Location: London/Cheltenham/Edinburgh

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting Penetration Tester the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

This is a highly rewarding and hands on role with exposure across both traditional and ground breaking enterprise IT as well as custom operational technology systems with a clear and defined pathway to achieve NCSC certification and greater responsibility.

Your work will see you lead and find a solution to customer problems in an agile, innovative and team centric manner.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• CHECK Team Member status - will need to hold Check Team member exam
• Broad understanding of various penetration specialities from infrastructure to applications and cloud testing
• Demonstrable ability in deriving security requirements from functional objectives with limited knowledge of the underlying solution and customer/team direction

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:

• Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance
• Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points

Demonstrate critical thinking by:

• Analysing and evaluating information
• Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions

Work in partnership with others to:

• Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy
• Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively

What's in it for you:

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, car allowance (paid as cash), Bonus scheme, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.
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