SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Tester

IO Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Testers for a 12-month remote contract. Candidates should have extensive experience in web application and IT infrastructure testing, along with scripting skills in programming languages like Python or PowerShell. Qualified individuals will need at least 3 years in the field and relevant professional certifications. This role offers competitive daily rates and the opportunity to work from home within the UK or NATO countries.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in penetration testing.
• Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies.
• Prior experience in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Penetration testing of web applications and IT infrastructures.
• Designing network security architecture.
• Assessing vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols, and networks.

Skills

Web application penetration testing

IT infrastructure penetration testing

Network security architecture design

Assessing security vulnerabilities

Knowledge in system and network administration

Use of penetration testing tools

Scripting skills (Python, Go, PowerShell)

Education

Professional qualifications (OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, etc.)

Job description

SC or NATO Cleared Pen Testers needed! 100% Remote - OUTSIDE IR35 Contract

iO Associates are currently looking for 3 SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Testers to join a 12 month contract (OUTSIDE IR35) with a likely 12 month extension starting in January. The client is offering up to £400 a day (Outside IR35). This role is 100% remote, you can work from the UK or a NATO country, but all of the work can be done from home. It should also note that this is a statement of work, so over the first 12 months, this will consist of roughly two sprints a month.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Extensive knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in the following areas:
  • Web application penetration testing
  • IT infrastructure penetration testing
  • Network security architecture design
  • Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks
  • Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems
  • Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies
  • Scripting skills in at least one of the following: Python, Go, PowerShell, shell (bash, ksh, csh)

Desirable Experience and Education:

• Professional qualifications: OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, CREST Certified Web Application Tester, GXPN, GWAPT or equivalent
• Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies.
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements.
• Knowledge of NATO organization, internal structure and resultant relationships.

If interested, please apply or send an updated CV to j.godwin @ ioassociates.co.uk and I will call you to discuss the role.