Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Vulnerability and Penetration Tester to join their team in Wakefield. This role entails evaluating security solutions, implementing assessments, and improving capabilities using tools like Nessus and Burp Suite. With a focus on compliance and best practices, this position is suited for experienced individuals passionate about security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a pen test role.
• Excellent knowledge of testing concepts and best practices.
• Understanding of ISO27001, NIST, and CIS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate solutions for compliance with security design standards.
• Implement assessment solutions for protecting the firm's assets.
• Enhance assessment capabilities with relevant tools and techniques.

Skills

Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Security Architecture

ISMS Policy Compliance

Automated Tools Proficiency

Information Security Frameworks

Tools

Nessus

Appscan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Trustwave

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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Wakefield

Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

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 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 protecting the firm's assets.
• Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to enhance assessment capabilities.
• Typically 3+ 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.
• Understanding the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing in scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks like ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.

If this opportunity interests you, apply today.

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