Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global multi-billion-pound business seeks a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to work with their Belfast Centre team. This position offers the chance to conduct security assessments and evaluations while collaborating with a professional team. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a solid background in penetration testing.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts.
• Experience in a pen test role (r+ years).
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with secure design standards.
• Architect and implement assessment solutions for company assets.
• Continuously improve assessment capabilities with relevant tools.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Security Architecture

Information Security Frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, CIS)

Education

OSCP Certification or similar

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Shrewsbury

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

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.

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 the protection of the company's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to improve assessment capabilities.
• 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.
• Expert 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 sounds like a good opportunity, apply today.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom