Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy in cybersecurity is seeking a Penetration Tester to conduct thorough security assessments for various clients, including large organizations. This role offers the flexibility of remote work and involves continual engagement with emerging threats and testing methodologies, ideal for candidates passionate about security testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in penetration testing.
• Eligibility for or possession of UK Security Clearance preferred.
• Solid understanding of attack techniques (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests on infrastructure and web applications.
• Deliver client-ready reports with findings and remediation advice.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders during testing and presentations.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Scripting/Automation

Communication

Cloud Security

Threat Simulation

Education

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

CRT (CREST Registered Tester)

CCT-INF (CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester)

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Job description

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Travel: Occasional travel to client sites or company events

Our client is a respected and rapidly growing leader in the cybersecurity and risk consulting space. Working with a wide range of organizations — from FTSE 100 companies to critical infrastructure and government entities — they provide high-quality security testing and advisory services across various industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and offers the flexibility of remote working with the stimulation of varied engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough penetration tests on infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, and web applications.
• Deliver high-quality, client-ready reports detailing findings, impact, and practical remediation advice.
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders during scoping, testing, and results presentations.
• Keep current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and tools in the offensive security landscape.
• Contribute to internal development of testing methodologies, tooling, and knowledge sharing.
• Experience with red teaming, threat simulation, or assumed breach testing.
• Scripting/automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Previous consultancy or client-facing experience.
• Eligibility for or possession of UK Security Clearance (preferred but not required).
• Solid understanding of common attack techniques and vulnerability classes (e.g., OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong familiarity with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, etc.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in penetration testing (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Hold at least one of the following certifications:
• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
• CRT (CREST Registered Tester)
• CCT-INF (CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester)