Penetration Tester

Harrington Starr; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Belfast is seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer. The role involves evaluating security architecture and conducting vulnerability assessments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in penetration testing and knowledge of security frameworks. Remote work is possible with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a penetration testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of vulnerability and penetration testing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with secure system design standards.
• Architect and support assessment solutions to protect assets.
• Continuously enhance assessment capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability Testing

Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Information Security

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

Job description

Harrington Starr has partnered with a global, multi-billion-pound business in Belfast to seek a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer. This role involves providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessments within their Belfast Centre team.

We are open to speaking with suitable candidates who may prefer remote work with occasional trips to the Belfast Head Office.

Responsibilities:

1. Thoroughly evaluate proposed and current solutions to ensure compliance with established standards for secure system design, including ISMS Policy, client contracts, regulatory expectations, and professional obligations.
2. Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions necessary for protecting the firm's assets.
3. Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
4. Minimum of r+ years in a penetration testing role.
5. Excellent knowledge of vulnerability and penetration testing concepts and best practices, including ethical hacking requirements.
6. Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
7. Deep understanding of the differences between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
8. Working knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply today.

Note: No sponsorship is available for this role at this stage.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Professional Services