Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Tester for their Belfast Centre team. This role, which may include remote work, focuses on security architecture and risk assessment. Candidates must have significant experience in penetration testing and knowledge of relevant tools and frameworks to ensure compliance and protection of assets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a pen test role required.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts.
• Working knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, CIS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with secure system design standards.
• Implement and support assessment solutions to protect firm assets.
• Continuously evaluate tools and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Information Security frameworks

Automated Tools (Nessus, Burp Suite)

Education

OSCP or similar certification

Tools

Nessus

Burp Suite

Appscan

Trustwave

Job description

Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), south west london

Client: Harrington Starr

Location: south west london, 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 for their Belfast Centre team. The role involves providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment services.

We are open to candidates who may be interested in 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 the protection of the firm'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.
• 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 opportunity interests you, please apply today. Note: No sponsorship is available for this role at this stage.