Penetration Tester - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes; West Yorkshire; A distancia; GBP 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hamilton Barnes is looking for a Penetration Tester to strengthen clients' security postures in a remote-based role. You will conduct penetration testing across web, network and infrastructure, producing clear, actionable reports and mitigating identified risks.

Join a team of privacy and cyber security specialists, with opportunities to develop toward CREST Registered Penetration Tester status and to advance your professional credentials while helping clients reduce risk and cost.

Formación

• CPSA certification or equivalent practical experience to sit it.
• Hands-on pentest experience with Burp Suite, Nmap and Metasploit.
• Solid understanding of web, network and infrastructure security.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work remotely.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct penetration testing assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in clients' systems.
• Support the delivery of web application, infrastructure and network testing engagements under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Produce clear, well-structured technical reports with actionable recommendations to mitigate identified security risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and enhance overall security posture.
• Develop your skills and progress towards advanced CREST certifications.

Conocimientos

CPSA certification

Pentest experience

Web security basics

Analytical thinking

Communication

Herramientas

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Descripción del empleo

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a team of data privacy and cyber security specialists that helps clients prioritise and mitigate security risks across the enterprise. With deep experience in regulatory and compliance work, the organization reduces the complexity of security, risk, and compliance projects, cutting effort and cost while building a robust structure to meet ongoing information security challenges.

This is a great opportunity for a Penetration Tester to strengthen clients' security postures in a remote-based role. The ideal candidate will help clients prioritise and mitigate security risks across their enterprises, working in a supportive environment with the opportunity to develop towards CREST Registered Penetration Tester status.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing assessments to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in clients' systems.


• Support the delivery of web application, infrastructure and network testing engagements under the guidance of senior consultants.


• Produce clear, well-structured technical reports with actionable recommendations to mitigate identified security risks.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and enhance overall security posture.


• Develop your skills and progress towards advanced CREST certifications.

Skills/Must have:

• CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) certification, or equivalent practical experience to be able to sit it.


• Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing using industry-standard tools and techniques (e.g. Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit).


• A solid understanding of web application, network and infrastructure security fundamentals.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of cybersecurity specialists.


• Remote-based position offering flexibility and work-life balance.


• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including support towards CREST certifications.


• Chance to make a tangible impact by enhancing clients' security resilience.

Salary:

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.