Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A global multi-billion-pound company is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their Belfast team. The role focuses on vulnerability and risk assessments and requires strong knowledge of security frameworks and penetration testing tools. The position may involve remote work with occasional travel to Belfast.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in a penetration testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts.
• Strong understanding of compliance with security standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed and current solutions for compliance and security.
• Architect and support assessment solutions for asset protection.
• Continuously evaluate tools to enhance assessment capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

Information Security Frameworks

Ethical Hacking

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), High Wycombe

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

High Wycombe, 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 find 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 company's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• Minimum of 3+ years in a penetration testing 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.
• Deep understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing concerning 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.