Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A leading company in security services seeks a Penetration Tester in Liverpool. The role involves evaluating security solutions and conducting vulnerability assessments for a global client. Ideal candidates will have experience in penetration testing, with a focus on risk assessment and security architecture. This position may require occasional travel to the Belfast office.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts.
• Experience with automated assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate proposed and current solutions for compliance with standards.
• Architect and implement assessment solutions for company protection.
• Continuously evaluate tools and techniques for assessment improvements.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Security Architecture

Risk Assessment

Knowledge of ISO27001

Knowledge of NIST

Knowledge of CIS

Education

OSCP or similar certification

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

Job description

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Liverpool

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Liverpool, 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 to join their Belfast Centre team, 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 include:

• 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 improve assessment capabilities.
• Typically 3+ years in a pen test 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.
• Expert understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing in 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.