Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Engineer - Remote (UK)

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Engineer to join their team. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK, with occasional travel to London or Belfast for meetings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise penetration testing and web application security, along with strong communication skills to convey complex topics to various stakeholders. This permanent position promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to enhancing the security posture of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing with strong reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of enterprise penetration testing and web application security.

Responsibilities

• Perform security penetration testing of systems and applications.
• Provide technical assessment reports with practical recommendations.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Web Application Security

Risk Management

Reporting Findings

Communication Skills

Education

GWAP Certifications

OSCAP Certifications

Tools

Burp Suite

APscan

Nipper

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Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Engineer - Remote (UK), ashton-under-lyne

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Client:

Hawksworth

Location:

ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Hawksworth are now recruiting for a ‘Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Engineer’ for a global Law firm. The Opportunity would ideally be based in Belfast but It can be remote (in the UK) with travel to the office in London OR Belfast for meetings when required. This is a Permanent role. Salary to be discussed on an individual basis with suitable candidates.

Note: This role involves being on-call for weekends and focuses on enterprise penetration testing and web application security.

Responsibilities:

• Perform security penetration testing of the Firm’s systems, platforms, and applications
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function
• Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes
• Provide technical assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in penetration testing, including writing and reporting findings, and should have a solid understanding of penetration testing and related education, indicating a fairly senior level of expertise.
• On-call for weekends.
• Enterprise penetration testing and web application security.
• GWAP certifications (OSCAP certifications will be considered).
• Strong understanding of penetration testing and related education.
• Proficiency with tool sets such as Burp Suite, APscan, and Nipper at an enterprise level.
• Ability to articulate complex topics to business services staff.

If you are a Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Engineer with the above requirements, please apply now.