Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

Harrington Starr; Coventry; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to join their Belfast Centre team. The role is focused on evaluating security measures and implementing assessment solutions while fostering a secure environment. Candidates can work remotely with occasional trips to the office. Ideal candidates should bring extensive experience in penetration testing and a strong understanding of relevant frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a pen testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing best practices.
• Expert understanding of the scope and objectives of assessments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with security standards.
• Architect and implement assessment solutions for protection.
• Continuously enhance assessment capabilities with relevant tools.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing knowledge

Ethical Hacking

Knowledge of security frameworks

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

Job description

Harrington Starr has partnered with a global multi-billion-pound business in Belfast to find a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer for their Belfast Centre team. The role involves providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment.

We are open to speaking with suitable candidates who may be interested in a remote contract with occasional trips to the Belfast Head Office.

Responsibilities:

1. Thoroughly evaluate proposed and current solutions to ensure compliance with established standards for secure system design, including ISMS Policy, client contracts, regulatory expectations, and professional obligations.
2. Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions necessary for protecting the firm's assets.
3. Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.

Essential Criteria:

• r+ years of experience in a pen testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts and best practices, including WhiteHat/Ethical Hacking requirements.
• Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
• Expert understanding of the differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this opportunity interests you, apply today.

Note: No sponsorship is available for this role at this time.