SC Cleared Pentester Contract - 6 Months - Hybrid Reading

CBS Butler; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Reading seeks a skilled Penetration Tester for a 6-month rolling contract. You will conduct technical assessments and identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure using various tools in a hybrid environment. Essential qualifications include active SC clearance, 2-3 years of experience, and proficiency in Azure and penetration testing tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful security projects while working in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• 2-3 years of proven experience in penetration testing.
• Experience with multiple penetration testing tools and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive technical assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Produce high-quality reports with remediation recommendations.
• Contribute to broader security consultancy projects.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Azure Cloud

AWD

Communication Skills

Vulnerability Assessment

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Job description

SC Cleared Pentester Contract - 6 months Rolling - Hybrid Reading - £515 PD Inside IR35

We're seeking a skilled Penetration Tester for a 6 month rolling contract starting in the New Year. The role is hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days remote) at a client site near Reading.

Key details:

• Rate: £515 per day
• Duration: 6 months initially, with rolling extension potential
• Start: As soon as onboarding is complete (SC clearance required - more on this below)

This role involves conducting comprehensive technical assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, applications, and networks using manual and automated techniques (tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap), producing high-quality reports with clear remediation recommendations, and contributing to broader security consultancy projects.

Essential requirements:

• Active SC clearance
• Proven 2 or 3 years in penetration testing
• CHECK Team Member (CTM) qualification (Crest or CyberScheme)
• Strong experience with Azure cloud pentesting (plus AWS is a bonus)
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools, OS (Windows/*NIX), network configuration, Firewalls/IDS/IPS, and security standards (GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS)
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to non technical stakeholders

This is a great chance to work on meaningful security projects in a supportive environment.

If this sounds interesting and you're available (or know someone who might be), please reply with your CV ASAP and availability, or give me a call to chat further. I'm happy to provide more details confidentially.

Looking forward to hearing from you!