Remote Defence Penetration Tester | SC Cleared

Thales; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in offensive security methodologies and the opportunity to make a national impact in UK Defence. This role offers competitive benefits, including an annual bonus and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension matching up to 7%

Private Medical Insurance

Flexibility in working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in Computing, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• CHECK Team Leader accreditation.
• Track record as a Penetration Tester or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing across networks, applications, and cloud infrastructures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and exploit development.
• Produce technical reports and risk narratives.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Team Operations

Offensive Security

Network Protocols

Application Security

Python scripting

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computing, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Nmap

Nessus

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in offensive security methodologies and the opportunity to make a national impact in UK Defence. This role offers competitive benefits, including an annual bonus and flexible working options.