Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join their team in Belfast. This role requires comprehensive expertise in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, along with proficiency in various security tools. Candidates should hold relevant certifications and be prepared for occasional travel to the Belfast office, as remote options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a penetration testing role.
• Expert understanding of testing concepts and practices.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with secure design standards.
• Architect and support assessment solutions for security.
• Continuously enhance assessment capabilities.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Ethical Hacking

Risk Assessment

Education

OSCP or similar certification

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Appscan

Trustwave

Nipper

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Doncaster

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Doncaster, 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. The role involves providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment.

We are open to speaking to suitable candidates who may be willing to work 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 firm's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• r+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts and best practices, including requirements for WhiteHat / Ethical Hacking.
• Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
• Expert understanding of the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this sounds like a good opportunity, apply today.

Unfortunately, no sponsorship is offered for this role at this stage.