Security Pen Tester: Proactive Cloud & App Breach Expert

Hackajob Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackajob is partnering with NEXT to hire a Security Pen Tester. The role supports a global retail and eCommerce business with over 15,000 IT users and a digital reach spanning 60 countries, safeguarding systems, colleagues, and customers daily.

You will join a proactive security team that thinks like attackers to identify vulnerabilities before exploitation, collaborating across offices and expanding warehouse environments while growing your skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional penetration testing, supported by a relevant certification.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong OS and network fundamentals across cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Comfort working independently or collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Excellent time management and scoping skills for testing engagements.
• Proactive learner with willingness to share knowledge across the team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute authorised penetration tests across networks, applications, and infra.
• Identify security gaps and advise on remediation.
• Innovate with testing methods, scripts, and automated tools.
• Communicate risk findings through high-quality reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Detection Engineers and SOC to create security playbooks.
• Monitor evolving threat landscape and engage with national cybersecurity bodies.

Skills

Penetration testing

Risk assessment

Independent worker

Communication of risks

Education

OSCP

CREST CRT

Security certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Hackajob is partnering with NEXT to hire a Security Pen Tester. The role supports a global retail and eCommerce business with over 15,000 IT users and a digital reach spanning 60 countries, safeguarding systems, colleagues, and customers daily.

You will join a proactive security team that thinks like attackers to identify vulnerabilities before exploitation, collaborating across offices and expanding warehouse environments while growing your skills.