Penetration Tester - Hybrid UK Role with Growth Path

Accenture UK & Ireland; Cheltenham; Híbrido; GBP 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Cyber Security Penetration Tester to deliver hands-on security testing of client web applications, APIs and infrastructure across UK projects. You will work within a testing team, supervised by senior testers, delivering findings and remediation guidance.

You will perform manual and tool-assisted testing, document evidence and support retests while pursuing recognised industry certifications; this role offers a clear path for early-career growth within a

Qualificações

• 1–2 years' commercial penetration testing experience across web apps, APIs and infrastructure.
• Good working knowledge of the OWASP Top 10 and API Security Top 10.
• Practical experience with Burp Suite, Nmap and Metasploit.
• Ability to validate findings, rule out false positives and capture reproducible evidence.
• Clear technical writing that explains risk and remediation in plain language.

Responsabilidades

• Perform manual and tool-assisted testing of web applications, APIs and infrastructure.
• Identify, validate and safely exploit vulnerabilities within rules of engagement.
• Help identify attack paths and explain their business impact.
• Follow OWASP, PTES and CHECK/CREST standards.
• Prepare for engagements by confirming scope and prerequisites with the engagement lead.
• Write clear, accurate reports with evidence, risk ratings and remediation guidance.
• Support client remediation and carry out retests to confirm fixes.
• Escalate critical findings and explain their impact to stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Penetration testing

OWASP Top 10

Report writing

Team collaboration

Ferramentas

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Cyber Security Penetration Tester to deliver hands-on security testing of client web applications, APIs and infrastructure across UK projects. You will work within a testing team, supervised by senior testers, delivering findings and remediation guidance.

You will perform manual and tool-assisted testing, document evidence and support retests while pursuing recognised industry certifications; this role offers a clear path for early-career growth within a