Security Consultant - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Certifications

Health Insurance

Pension

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking an IT and cybersecurity professional to join their team in Bristol. The role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and red team exercises, helping enterprise clients improve their security posture. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills, a background in penetration testing, and relevant Cyber Security certifications. This position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional development, including paid certifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a motivated, passionate, and resilient mindset.
• Possesses a solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Exhibits eagerness to absorb new knowledge and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize industry-standard tools for security testing.
• Conduct manual reviews to identify infrastructure issues.
• Perform various types of security testing.
• Participate in red team engagements.
• Perform security assessments in accordance with CHECK.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Understanding of operating systems

Interest in security principles

Experience in penetration testing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Cyber Security certification

Job description

Want to be at the forefront of IT, cloud, and cybersecurity, helping businesses stay resilient and secure in an evolving digital world?

Join a technology services team that delivers strategic IT, cloud, networking, and security solutions to enterprise clients across diverse sectors. The organisation focuses on transforming complex environments through resilient infrastructure design, hybrid cloud integration, and proactive managed services, giving team members the chance to work on high-impact digital transformation projects and collaborate with experienced professionals. This role involves conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and red team exercises, including government-accredited CHECK engagements, to help clients strengthen their security posture.

Ready to take your IT and cybersecurity expertise to the next level while making a tangible impact on enterprise operations? Apply now.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a combination of industry-standard and in-house developed tools for security testing.
• Conduct manual reviews to identify issues within customer infrastructure and web applications.
• Perform various types of security testing, including network penetration, web application, mobile security assessments, and social engineering.
• Participate in red team engagements, employing creative strategies to outsmart defenders.
• Explore various approaches to gain unauthorized access to customer networks during red team exercises.
• Perform security assessments in accordance with the CHECK scheme.

Skills/Must Have

• Demonstrates a motivated, passionate, and resilient mindset.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Possesses a solid understanding and fascination with fundamental concepts in operating systems and networking.
• Displays a keen interest in security principles and protocols.
• Demonstrates proven experience in penetration testing and/or security surveillance.
• Exhibits eagerness to absorb new knowledge and technologies.
• Programming Exposure
• A relevant Cyber Security certification is advantageous, e.g. (OSCP, CRT, CTM, CTL)
• Showcases stellar communication skills.
• This role is %60 in office. Either in their head office or on customer site.

Benefits

• Paid Certifications
• Health Insurance
• Pension
• Paid Certifications

Salary

• £35,000 - £85,000