Penetration Tester (CHECK)

CND; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cyber Security consultancy is seeking an offensive security specialist in Cheltenham. Responsibilities include delivering CHECK penetration testing services, collaborating with sales, and producing quality reports. Essential skills include CHECK certification and experience with Linux/Windows OS. This role offers a chance for growth within a dynamic organization and varied client interactions.

Qualifications

• Currently holds a CHECK equivalency certification.
• Eligibility to hold or currently hold clearance.
• Experience working with Linux and Windows OS.
• Strong understanding of tools for penetration testing.
• Knowledge of Cloud services like Azure or AWS.
• Capability to script or code in Bash, Python.
• Appreciation for Cyber Security standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CHECK penetration testing services.
• Engage in non–CHECK work as needed.
• Collaborate with sales for technical input.
• Provide quality reports to customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and attack methods.
• Conduct testing across various environments (INF, APP, Mobile, AD, Cloud).

Skills

CHECK equivalency certification

Linux and Windows OS experience

Penetration testing tools

Cloud services knowledge (Azure, AWS)

Scripting or coding in Bash, Python

Understanding of Cyber Security standards (ISO27001, PCI-DSS, CIS)

Job description

Job Details

Are you an offensive security specialist who is excited about delivering the best service possible? Keen to work in a business where you stand to work alongside some very talented testers?

CND are working with a boutique Cyber Security consultancy who are focused on the Penetration Testing market. What makes them stand out? They are not interested in flashy marketing and would never be caught trying to pass off a Nessus scan as a Penetration Test. The business has been built on delivering excellent testing and reports as well as ensuring that clients see the real benefits of their testing outputs. The company have an office in Cheltenham however you are welcome to work where is best for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to deliver CHECK penetration testing services.
• Lean into non–CHECK work where necessary.
• Work with the sales team to flesh out technical input as needed.
• Deliver quality reports to customers.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and new attack methods.
• Take a broad approach to testing, working on INF, APP, Mobile, AD, or Cloud tests.

Essential Skills

• Currently holds a CHECK equivalency certification.
• Eligibility to hold or currently hold clearance.
• Experience working with Linux and Windows OS.
• Strong understanding of working with common tooling for penetration testing.
• Ideally, a knowledge of Cloud services such as Azure or AWS.
• Capability to script or code in Bash, Python etc.
• Appreciation for Cyber Security standards such as ISO27001, PCI–DSS or CIS.

This is a role with a growing, exciting organisation who can offer you a strong degree of progression and the ability to undertake testing work with incredibly interesting clients.