Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A leading security consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their team focused on vulnerability assessment and security architecture. Candidates should possess OSCP certification, with 3+ years of penetration testing experience. The role allows for remote work flexibility, requiring potential visits to the Belfast headquarters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a penetration testing role required.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability testing concepts.
• Experience with automated testing tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with secure system design standards.
• Architect and implement solutions to protect company assets.
• Continuously enhance assessment capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

ISMS Policy compliance

Security Architecture

Risk Assessment

Nessus

Burp Suite

Automated Testing Tools

ISO27001

NIST

Education

OSCP certification or similar

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Guildford

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 interested in remote work 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 requirements, 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 penetration testing role.
• Strong knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts, including WhiteHat/Ethical Hacking.
• Experience with automated tools like Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
• Understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If interested, apply today. Please note, no sponsorship is available for this role at this time.