Red Team Ethical Hacking Associate

PwC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm in Cardiff is seeking a Red Team Ethical Hacking Associate to support clients by exposing vulnerabilities across IT systems. Candidates should possess practical skills in ethical hacking and programming experience in languages like Python, C++, or Java. The role involves working according to industry standards and conducting various tests while receiving coaching from senior colleagues.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and desire to develop expertise.
• Basic reverse engineering skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support clients by exposing vulnerabilities through ethical hacking.
• Conduct various tests and produce risk-based reports.

Skills

Practical skills in delivering ethical hacking services

Proficiency with Windows and Android/Linux OS

Understanding of networking fundamentals

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Experience in coding or software development in Python3, C++, Java, Smali, or x86_64 Assembly

Education

Master's degree in computer science, cyber, or STEM fields

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Red Team Ethical Hacking Associate, Cardiff

Client: PwC

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5f7a748b261c

Job Views: 8

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

The role

PwC is a market leading provider of cyber security services to major organisations worldwide. Our global team of cyber security professionals helps organizations operate securely in the digital world and assists clients in ensuring their security.

PwC’s UK-based ethical hacking team is the global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking. Our vision is to become the premier global Ethical Hacking team, serving FTSE and Fortune clients. As part of this team, you will assist clients in testing the effectiveness of their security controls in technology and human processes. We work closely with clients to become trusted advisors, offering more than just penetration testing.

The team consists of specialists from various backgrounds, including red teaming, software development, networking, systems administration, hardware testing, reverse engineering, RF engineering, and cybersecurity industry veterans. We focus on expanding our capabilities, flexibility, curiosity, and investing in training to develop world-class experts.

Experience

• Practical skills in delivering ethical hacking services
• Proficiency with Windows and Android/Linux OS
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• Knowledge of hardware components like CPU, Memory, Storage
• Basic reverse engineering skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Curiosity and desire to develop expertise
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in coding or software development in Python3, C++, Java, Smali, or x86_64 Assembly

Additional advantageous skills include:

• Experience with Gen-AI frameworks, MCPs, and LLMs
• Knowledge of database, web, and cloud architectures
• Understanding of security technologies like AV, SIEM, IPS, F/W, SSO, DLP
• Masters degree in computer science, cyber, or STEM fields

Responsibilities

As an Ethical Hacking Associate, you will work according to CREST or CHECK standards to support clients by exposing vulnerabilities through ethical hacking of IT systems, applications, OT, and IoT environments. You will receive coaching from senior colleagues, conduct various tests, perform research into vulnerabilities, and produce risk-based reports.

The skills we look for in future employees

We value skills and behaviors that support our strategy, aligned with 'The PwC Professional' framework, including leadership, technical skills, business and global acumen, and relationship building. Learn more here.