Penetration Testing Security Consultant - Hybrid UK, Training

Citation Cyber; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & certifications

Career progression toward CHECK roles

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Citation Cyber is a leading UK cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing, certification services, consultancy and managed security solutions to organisations across public and private sectors.

As a CHECK provider and CREST member, Citation Cyber is growing its penetration testing team and seeks a Security Consultant to join. Hybrid working in the UK and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Qualifications

• Commercial penetration testing experience within a consultancy or equivalent.
• Strong technical reporting skills.
• Experience conducting infrastructure and web application penetration tests.
• Good understanding of Windows, Linux and Active Directory environments.
• Familiarity with Azure and/or AWS security testing.
• Current CHECK Team Member (CTM) status.
• Current SC Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
• CREST CRT / Cyber Scheme CSTM or equivalent certification.
• OSCP or equivalent practical penetration testing certification.
• Experience with API, mobile or wireless security testing.
• Scripting or automation experience using Python, PowerShell or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure or Web application penetration testing
• Cloud security assessments
• Producing clear, high-quality technical reports
• Presenting findings and remediation advice to clients
• Supporting vulnerability validation and re-testing
• Contributing to internal tooling, research and knowledge sharing

Skills

Penetration testing

Technical reporting

Infrastructure testing

Web applications testing

Cloud security testing

Communication

Continuous learning

CHECK/CREST awareness

Job description

Citation Cyber is a leading UK cyber security consultancy delivering penetration testing, certification services, consultancy and managed security solutions to organisations across public and private sectors.

As a CHECK provider and CREST member, Citation Cyber is growing its penetration testing team and seeks a Security Consultant to join. Hybrid working in the UK and opportunities for professional growth are available.