Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Reading) 6-Month Contract

Hamilton Barnes; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable security consultancy in Reading seeks a skilled Penetration Tester for a 6-month contract. In this hybrid role, you'll lead penetration testing efforts across various environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards while communicating risks effectively. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality reports. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance an organization’s security posture.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in penetration testing engagements.
• Proficiency with penetration testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to produce detailed and actionable reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements from kickoff to reporting.
• Conduct tests across networks, web apps, and cloud environments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.

Skills

Penetration testing

Red teaming

Vulnerability assessment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Cobalt Strike

Burp Suite

Nessus

Kali Linux

Nmap

OSINT tools

Job description

A reputable security consultancy in Reading seeks a skilled Penetration Tester for a 6-month contract. In this hybrid role, you'll lead penetration testing efforts across various environments, ensuring adherence to industry standards while communicating risks effectively. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies, strong analytical skills, and the ability to produce high-quality reports. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance an organization’s security posture.