Penetration Tester - MSSP

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity role for a Penetration Tester with expertise in infrastructure, web applications, mobile, and cloud environments. You'll conduct assessments to identify vulnerabilities and work with a dynamic team to improve security measures. Competitive salary up to £40,000 with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Certification support

Collaboration with a forward-thinking team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing for various environments.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and security best practices.
• Must be able to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration testing on various platforms to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Analyze testing outcomes and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate on security strategy development.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Networking Protocols

Systems Architecture

Problem Solving

Security Best Practices

Detail-Oriented

Tools

Penetration Testing Tools

Job description

Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast with expertise in penetration testing across infrastructure, web applications, mobile, and cloud environments?

A Penetration Tester is needed to deliver high-quality security assessments and support clients in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities across their technology landscape. Based near Doncaster or Manchester, this role involves hands-on penetration testing across infrastructure and applications, contributing to technical reporting, and working closely with a skilled cybersecurity team on a variety of engagements. Ideal for someone with a strong interest in offensive security and a solid foundation in network, web, or cloud testing.

Looking to deepen your expertise and work on meaningful security challenges? Apply now to be part of a team delivering real impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing on infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms, and cloud environments to uncover vulnerabilities.
• Analyze testing outcomes and provide actionable recommendations to improve security measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and adapt testing methodologies accordingly.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience in penetration testing for infrastructure, web applications, mobile, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, systems architecture, and security best practices.
• Proficiency in using penetration testing tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Must be able to obtain SC clearance

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000.
• Work with a forward-thinking team in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.

Salary:

• £35,000 - £40,000 base salary