Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A global multi-billion-pound business is seeking a Penetration Tester to join their remote team with occasional visits to Belfast. This role involves conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing security solutions to safeguard company assets while ensuring compliance with established standards. Ideal candidates will have OSCP certification and extensive knowledge of ethical hacking practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a penetration test role of 3+ years.
• Working knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.
• Excellent grasp of vulnerability concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate compliance with secure system design standards.
• Implement assessment solutions to protect assets.
• Enhance assessment capabilities through technology evaluations.

Skills

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

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), Ipswich

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Ipswich

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 assessments.

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:

1. 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.
2. Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions to protect the firm's assets.
3. Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
4. r+ years in a pen test role.
5. Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts and best practices, including WhiteHat/Ethical Hacking requirements.
6. Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
7. Deep understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
8. Working knowledge of information security frameworks like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this sounds like a good opportunity, apply today.

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