Penetration Tester - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Berkshire and remote - 5 months+ - START : JAN / FEB

Octopus Computer Associates; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consulting firm is urgently seeking a Penetration Tester with active SC clearance to join their team in Wokingham. The role requires identifying vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and utilizing various testing techniques to assess security. Strong communication skills are vital for conveying complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to work with a prominent client within the UK’s cybersecurity industry, with options for remote work.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Strong technical skills in penetration testing.
• Excellent communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure and applications.
• Use manual and automated testing techniques to assess security.
• Stay informed on evolving threats and manage sensitive data.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Security

Communication Skills

AWS

Azure

Cloud Services

Job description

Penetration Tester - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Berkshire and remote - 5 months+ - START : JANUARY / FEBRUARY

(Tester, Test, Testing, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, Test Specialist, Security, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Crest, CyberScheme)

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an SC Cleared Penetration Tester.

Please find some details below :

CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description :

A penetration tester plays a vital role within the UK's cybersecurity industry, particularly when assisting organisations with managing and mitigating security risks.

The core responsibilities of a penetration tester are to identify vulnerabilities that are present in an organisation's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through rigorous testing. Employing both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks, this will assess a company's security posture against any potential threats. Testers should also be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape, adhering to ethical guidelines especially when handling sensitive data.

In addition to strong technical skills, a penetration tester also needs to be able to demonstrate strong communication skills so complex findings can be described to non-technical stakeholders.