Penetration Tester - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK defense sector is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester. The role involves performing security testing and assessments, employing strong analytical skills and a keen interest in security principles. Join a team that contributes to significant technology and digital security projects while enjoying benefits like paid certifications and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid Certifications

Health Insurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing or security surveillance.
• Understanding of operating systems and networking.
• Eagerness to learn new security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments in accordance with the CHECK scheme.
• Conduct manual reviews of customer infrastructure and web applications.
• Engage in red team exercises to test defenses.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Interest in Security Principles

Communication

Education

Relevant Cyber Security Certification (e.g., OSCP, CRT, CTM, CTL)

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a specialist consultancy founded in 2008, originally focused on research, software development, and consultancy within the UK defense sector. Since its inception, the company has grown to employ elite technical experts who have contributed to some of the world’s largest technology and digital security projects. The NCSC-approved CHECK company specializes in penetration testing and security assessment services under the government-accredited CHECK scheme.

They are currently seeking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join the growing team. This role requires an office presence 60% of the time, either in the head office or customer site.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a combination of industry-standard and in-house developed tools for security testing.
• Conduct manual reviews to identify issues within customer infrastructure and web applications.
• Perform various types of security testing, including network penetration, web application, mobile security assessments, and social engineering.
• Participate in red team engagements, employing creative strategies to outsmart defenders.
• Explore various approaches to gain unauthorized access to customer networks during red team exercises.
• Perform security assessments in accordance with the CHECK scheme.

Skills/Must Have:

• Demonstrates a motivated, passionate, and resilient mindset.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Possesses a solid understanding and fascination with fundamental concepts in operating systems and networking.
• Displays a keen interest in security principles and protocols.
• Demonstrates proven experience in penetration testing and/or security surveillance.
• Exhibits eagerness to absorb new knowledge and technologies.
• Programming Exposure
• A relevant Cyber Security certification is advantageous, e.g. (OSCP, CRT, CTM, CTL)
• Showcases stellar communication skills.

Benefits:

• Paid Certifications
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Paid Certifications

Salary:

• £35,000 - £85,000