Security Tester

Searchability NS&D; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 240,000 - 280,000; Part time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Security Tester to join a London-based cloud security programme focused on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The role is a 12-month contract with a daily rate up to £1,000, hybrid working with 4–5 days onsite.

You will design and execute security tests across OCI, networks, IAM and RBAC, review designs, report risks and drive remediation in collaboration with architecture and security teams, with current eDV clearance required.

Qualifications

• Significant security testing or security assurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture and network security.
• Hands-on experience testing identity and access management, IDAM and RBAC controls.
• Ability to design, lead and deliver security testing across complex environments.
• Strong risk assessment, reporting and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide technical leadership.
• Current eDV clearance suitable for the assignment.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver security test strategies, plans and test cases across cloud infrastructure, network controls, security architecture, identity and access management, and RBAC controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities, control weaknesses and configuration issues, then translate findings into risks and remediation actions.
• Review technical designs, validate security requirements and produce evidence-based reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to security assurance and Secure by Design activities within a UK government environment.

Skills

Security testing

Security assurance

Security architecture

Network security

Identity and access management

RBAC

eDV clearance

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

OCI

Tools

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Security Tester, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – London, UK

• Up to £1,000 per day, depending on experience
• 12-month contract engagement
• London, hybrid working with 4 to 5 days per week onsite
• Active eDV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a major technology and consulting organisation delivering a high-profile cloud transformation programme within a secure environment. They are looking for an experienced Security Tester to strengthen security assurance across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, architecture, networks and access controls.

THE BENEFITS

• Work on a complex, high-profile cloud programme
• Collaborate with experienced architecture, engineering and security teams
• Opportunity to provide technical leadership at SFIA Level 5 or 6

THE SECURITY TESTER ROLE

As Security Tester, you will develop and deliver security test strategies, plans and test cases across cloud infrastructure, network controls, security architecture, identity and access management, and role-based access controls.

You will identify vulnerabilities, control weaknesses and configuration issues, then translate your findings into clear risks and practical remediation actions. Working closely with architects, engineers and security stakeholders, you will review technical designs, validate security requirements and produce evidence-based reports and recommendations.

You will also contribute to security assurance and Secure by Design activities within a UK government environment.

SECURITY TESTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Significant security testing or security assurance experience
• Strong knowledge of security architecture and network security
• Hands-on experience testing identity and access management, IDAM and RBAC controls
• Ability to design, lead and deliver security testing across complex environments
• Strong risk assessment, reporting and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and provide technical leadership
• Current eDV clearance suitable for the assignment
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure experience is highly desirable

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Security Tester, Security Testing, Security Assurance, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, OCI, Cloud Security, Security Architecture, Network Security, IAM, IDAM, RBAC, Secure by Design, UK Government, eDV, SFIA, NSD