Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-billion-pound business in Belfast is seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to enhance their security architecture. This role involves evaluating compliance, implementing assessment solutions, and staying updated with assessment tools. Candidates open to a remote contract with occasional travel are encouraged to apply, but no sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing best practices.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed/current solutions for compliance with secure design standards.
• Architect and implement necessary assessment solutions.
• Assess products/tools to improve existing capabilities.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts

Ethical Hacking

Automated tools experience

ISO27001 Knowledge

NIST Knowledge

CIS Knowledge

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

Harrington Starr have partnered with a global multi-billion-pound business in Belfast as they seek a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to join their Belfast Centre team in providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment.

We are open to speaking to suitable candidates who may be open to 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 requirements outlined in the ISMS Policy, client contracts, regulatory expectations, and professional obligations.
• Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions identified as necessary for the protection of the firm's assets.
• Continually evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques that improve existing assessment capabilities.
• r+ years in a pen test role
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts and best practices, including the requirements for WhiteHat / Ethical Hacking.
• Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
• Expert understanding of the difference between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test in the context of assessment 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.

Unfortunately, no sponsorship is on offer at this stage for this role.