Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the UK is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester to join their Belfast Centre team with the possibility of a remote contract. The successful candidate will evaluate security architectures and perform vulnerability assessments while working with established security frameworks. This role requires a solid background in penetration testing and relevant certifications like OSCP.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts.
• Deep understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly evaluate proposed and current solutions for secure system design.
• Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions for the firm's assets.
• Continuously evaluate products, tools, and techniques to enhance capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Information Security Frameworks

Education

OSCP or similar certification

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Hemel Hempstead

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, 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, seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to join their Belfast Centre team. The role involves 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 firm's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• Minimum of 2+ 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 difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing 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.

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