Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Penetration Tester to enhance their capabilities in cybersecurity. This role offers the opportunity to conduct impactful testing across diverse environments, with a commitment to professional development through training and certifications. The position promotes a remote-first culture, competitive salary, and a strong emphasis on continuous learning and progression.

Benefits

Remote-first culture – work from anywhere in the UK

Support and funding for industry-recognised certifications

Opportunities for significant impact and growth

A culture valuing continuous learning and autonomy

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of commercial experience in penetration testing.
• Experience in Infrastructure, Web Applications, Cloud, and Hardware testing.
• Strong communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality penetration tests across various environments.
• Produce concise actionable reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to explain findings.

Skills

Infrastructure

Web Applications

Cloud

Communication

Report Writing

Technical Delivery

Critical Thinking

Hardware Testing

Embedded Systems

Kubernetes

Docker

Red Teaming

Purple Teaming

Job description

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Penetration Tester, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Network IT Recruitment Limited

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

If you're looking to join an established organisation expanding their penetration testing capabilities, this is a genuine opportunity for a penetration tester to deliver impactful testing work without being sidetracked by red tape.

You'll focus on delivering high-quality assessments and reports, honing your skills across various testing disciplines, with full investment in training and certifications (including those you pursue personally).

What you'll be doing

• Deliver high-quality penetration tests across environments such as:
• Internal/External Infrastructure
• Web Applications, APIs
• Hardware & Embedded Software

Produce clear, concise, actionable reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Work independently or collaboratively with a team of penetration testers. Engage with clients and stakeholders to explain findings and remediation steps.

What's in it for you?

• Remote-first culture – work from anywhere in the UK
• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• Exposure to diverse technical environments and industries
• Support and funding for industry-recognised certifications like OSCP, CSTM, CTL, with financial rewards for obtaining them
• A culture valuing continuous learning, autonomy, and progression
• The opportunity to make a significant impact and grow with a maturing security team

The Ideal Penetration Tester:

• 1-3 years of commercial experience
• Experience in areas such as Infrastructure, Web Applications, Cloud, etc.
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Enjoys technical delivery, variety, and critical thinking
• Focused on achieving certifications and interested in the sector
• Experience with Hardware or Embedded System testing
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, etc.
• Exposure to Red Teaming / Purple Teaming

Note: Candidates must be based in the UK and eligible for security clearance.