Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Penetration Tester to join their team focused on security architecture and vulnerability assessment. This role requires OSCP certification, with responsibilities including evaluating security compliance, implementing testing solutions, and using numerous automated tools. The opportunity may involve remote work with occasional visits to the Belfast office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a pen test role.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with ISO27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate compliance with secure system design standards.
• Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions.
• Continuously evaluate products and tools to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Information Security Frameworks

Risk Assessment

Compliance Evaluation

Education

OSCP or similar certification

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

Job description

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Bournemouth

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Harrington Starr has partnered with a global multi-billion-pound business in Belfast to seek a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer for their Belfast Centre team, focusing on security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment.

We are open to candidates who may work on a remote contract with occasional trips to the Belfast Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate proposed and current solutions for compliance with secure system design standards, including ISMS Policy, client contracts, regulatory expectations, and professional obligations.
• Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions to protect the company's assets.
• Continuously evaluate products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• 3+ years in a pen test role
• Strong knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts, including WhiteHat / Ethical Hacking requirements.
• Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
• Understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing in scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Familiarity with information security frameworks like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If interested, apply today. Please note, no sponsorship is offered for this role at this stage.