Security Testing Consultant

Pursuu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Greater London is seeking a Security Testing Consultant to conduct various penetration tests and mentor junior team members. This role requires expertise in testing methodologies and the ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 5 years of testing experience and a strong understanding of OWASP guidelines. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary.

Benefits

£50-65k per annum

22 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

3 Days Company Holiday In Between Christmas & New Year

Responsibilities

• Perform web application penetration tests.
• Conduct Red Team and social engineering tests.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports.
• Create marketing content like white papers and articles.
• Client consulting on remedial actions.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Refine penetration testing methods.

Skills

Black box testing

Grey box testing

White box testing

Translation of technical detail

Writing deliverables

Attack & Threat Modelling

Red Team testing

Social engineering methodologies

OWASP Testing Methodology

Networking protocols knowledge

OSI Model understanding

CobaltStrike

Education

5 years testing experience

Job description

About the job Security Testing Consultant

Why Be A Testing Consultant Here?

• £50-65k per annum (negotiable increase)
• 22 Days Holiday
• Bank Holidays
• 3 Days Company Holiday In Between Christmas & New Year
• Join the innovative European infosec excellence
• Creative, cost-effective solutions in infosec
• Security as a process, not just a product
• Hybrid

Security Testing Consultant Responsibilities:

• Regularly perform web application, infrastructure, IoT, cloud, API, wireless and mobile apps penetration tests
• Perform Red Team and social engineering tests as needed
• Prepare comprehensive test reports and deliver client presentations
• Create marketing content: research, white papers, articles, and tips
• Client consulting on required remedial actions
• Mentor junior team members
• Contribute to refining penetration testing methods and processes

Security Testing Consultant Work Hours/Shifts:

• Full-time - Office-based during probation, hybrid thereafter

Requirements for Security Testing Consultant:

• Ability to perform black box, grey box and white box tests dependent on client needs
• Ability to translate technical detail into language board-level executives can understand
• Ability to write deliverables to a high standard
• Experience with Attack & Threat Modelling
• Red Team testing and social engineering attack methodologies
• Extensive knowledge of the OWASP Testing Methodology
• Knowledge of networking protocols and the OSI Model
• Working knowledge of CobaltStrike

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:

5 years testing

Experience and two of the following professional qualifications: