Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Penetration Tester for a remote role with occasional office visits in Belfast. The position focuses on providing security assessments and compliance evaluations, requiring strong knowledge of vulnerability testing and relevant certifications. Candidates must have experience with various security tools, ensuring the highest standards of security architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of X years in a penetration testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of vulnerability and penetration testing concepts.
• Experience with automated tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vulnerability Testing

Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Security Architecture

Education

OSCP Certification

Relevant Security Certifications

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Trustwave

Nipper

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Stevenage

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Stevenage

Job Category:

Other

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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, seeking a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer to join 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 working on a remote contract with occasional trips to the Belfast Head Office.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly evaluate proposed and current solutions to ensure compliance with 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 enhance assessment capabilities.
• Minimum of X years in a penetration testing role.
• Excellent knowledge of vulnerability and penetration testing concepts and best practices, including 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 like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this opportunity interests you, apply today.

Please note that no sponsorship is available for this role at this time.