Penetration Tester — Hybrid, UK Cyber Security Consultancy

4Square Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Regular team events & socials

Job summary

A growing UK cyber security consultancy is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to conduct security assessments across various technologies. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and flexibility in a hybrid working environment. Successful candidates will have a strong background in ethical hacking and security testing tools, aiming for an annual salary between £40,000 and £60,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in security testing or ethical hacking.
• Strong background in web, API, and infrastructure testing.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and associated security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out penetration testing across various platforms.
• Produce clear, high-quality reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Mentor junior testers and support internal capability growth.

Skills

Security testing

Ethical hacking

Web testing

API testing

Infrastructure testing

Client communication

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Nessus

Qualys

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Job description

A growing UK cyber security consultancy is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to conduct security assessments across various technologies. Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional development and flexibility in a hybrid working environment. Successful candidates will have a strong background in ethical hacking and security testing tools, aiming for an annual salary between £40,000 and £60,000 plus bonuses.