SC-Cleared Penetration Tester (Hybrid – Wokingham)

Damia Group LTD; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester for a hybrid role based in Wokingham, offering circa £400 per day for a 2-3 month assignment. The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and proven experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking. Key responsibilities include conducting various types of penetration tests and preparing detailed reports. The role requires proficiency with relevant tools and an understanding of security frameworks. Competitive salary, ideal for experienced candidates looking for a short-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring.
• Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms.
• Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Penetration testing

Ethical hacking

Red teaming

Understanding of OWASP Top 10

Proficiency with Burp Suite

Familiarity with Python

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Wireshark

Kali Linux

Job description

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester for a hybrid role based in Wokingham, offering circa £400 per day for a 2-3 month assignment. The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and proven experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking. Key responsibilities include conducting various types of penetration tests and preparing detailed reports. The role requires proficiency with relevant tools and an understanding of security frameworks. Competitive salary, ideal for experienced candidates looking for a short-term opportunity.