Penetration Tester & Security Assurance Consultant

Bytes Software Services; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytes is seeking an experienced security professional to deliver high-quality penetration testing and security consulting services across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. You will help customers understand risks, remediate weaknesses and contribute to client engagements with rigorous testing and actionable recommendations.

You'll work with a CREST-certified Assurance Testing team, collaborate with sales on scoping, and support ongoing growth of the testing

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing, cybersecurity or security consulting, typically gained over 1-3 years.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• A recognised security certification such as OSCP, GPEN, Security+, CPSA, CEH or CRT.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct penetration testing engagements across a variety of environments, including infrastructure, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, cloud platforms and red team activities.
• You will deliver high-quality testing services that provide meaningful and actionable security recommendations to customers.
• You will work closely with the Assurance Testing leadership team on internal projects, research initiatives and service improvement activities.
• You will collaborate with sales teams to support the scoping of new opportunities and contribute technical expertise to customer proposals.
• You will manage customer engagements to ensure timely delivery and excellent customer outcomes.
• You will conduct quality assurance reviews of reports and proposals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
• You will contribute to the maintenance and development of the team's vulnerability database, helping keep content accurate and up to date.
• You will support account managers and customers during scoping discussions, helping define testing requirements and delivery approaches.
• You will share knowledge and provide technical support to colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• You will continuously develop your technical capabilities through self-study, certifications, research and on-the-job learning.

Skills

Penetration testing

Cybersecurity

Security consulting

Excellent communication

Clearance

Security certifications

Job description

Bytes is seeking an experienced security professional to deliver high-quality penetration testing and security consulting services across infrastructure, web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. You will help customers understand risks, remediate weaknesses and contribute to client engagements with rigorous testing and actionable recommendations.

You'll work with a CREST-certified Assurance Testing team, collaborate with sales on scoping, and support ongoing growth of the testing