Penetration Tester

Opus Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity field is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their Offensive Security team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality security assessments across various platforms and requires a strong foundation in security testing methods and threat intelligence. The ideal candidate should aim to build a career in Offensive Security, with responsibilities including performing penetration tests and collaborating with teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional experience in Penetration Testing.
• Strong interest in OWASP Top 10 and MITRE ATT&CK Framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on web applications, networks, and mobile platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and document findings.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate security weaknesses.

Skills

Understanding of security testing methods

Threat intelligence knowledge

Interest in Offensive Security

Job description

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Senior Consultant - Cyber Security - Opus Recruitment Solutions

Our client is looking for a Penetration Tester to join their established Offensive Security team. This role involves conducting and delivering high-quality security assessments across web applications, infrastructure, mobile, cloud, and networks.

We seek someone with a broad understanding of various security testing methods and in-depth threat intelligence knowledge.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, cloud environments, and mobile platforms.
• Assist in red team exercises, social engineering assessments, and security awareness initiatives.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, exploit security flaws, and document findings with actionable remediation steps.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate security weaknesses.
• Utilize and develop custom scripts, tools, and exploits to test system defenses.
• Collaborate with security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of professional experience in Penetration Testing.
• Strong interest in OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and common exploit techniques.
• Desire and interest to build a career in Offensive Security.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function and industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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