Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking a certified Penetration Tester to join their team, working remotely with occasional trips to Belfast. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in vulnerability assessment and have experience with various automated tools. If you're looking to contribute to significant security projects in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of vulnerability assessments and penetration test concepts.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed and current solutions for compliance with secure system design standards.
• Architect and support solutions to protect company assets.
• Continuously enhance assessment capabilities with relevant tools and techniques.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Compliance Evaluation

Automated Tools (Nessus, Burp Suite)

Education

OSCP certification or similar

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Appscan

Trustwave

Nipper

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Dartford

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 to join their Belfast Centre team, providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment services.

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions necessary for protecting the company's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• Minimum of r+ years in a pen test 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.
• Deep understanding of the differences between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this sounds like a good opportunity, apply today.

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