Senior Pen Tester

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Pen Tester to enhance the security of modern IT and telecoms networks. This exciting permanent position involves performing security testing on hardware and software components, developing new testing capabilities, and collaborating with a vibrant team of specialists. You will conduct both positive and negative testing, analyze findings, and produce high-quality reports detailing technical risks. If you are passionate about cyber security and eager to work with cutting-edge technologies, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in application security, telecoms, and cyber security.
• Proficiency in developing test tooling and automated assessment scripts.

Responsibilities

• Perform security testing of hardware and software components within IT and telecoms networks.
• Deliver comprehensive technical reports on vulnerabilities and risks.

Skills

Application Security

Cyber Security

Telecoms Network Protocols

Analytical Skills

Report Writing

Collaborative Teamwork

Proactive Learning

Tools

Test Tooling

Automated Assessment Scripts

Job description

Perform security testing of hardware and software components that make up modern IT and telecoms networks.

Key skills required for this role

Our client, a leading organisation in the technology sector, is currently seeking a Senior Pen Tester to join their team. This permanent position involves working with cutting-edge telecoms and IT networks, ensuring the security and integrity of hardware and software components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform security testing of hardware and software components within IT and telecoms networks
• Conduct both positive and negative testing, as well as fuzzing of complex network functions and protocols
• Develop and implement new security testing capabilities and techniques
• Analyse and communicate findings, weaknesses, and results from testing activities
• Deliver comprehensive and high-quality technical reports, outlining the technical risks and impact of identified vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with a vibrant and inclusive team of security evaluation specialists
• Develop scripts and tools for automated assessment of components

Job Requirements:

• Experience in application security, telecoms, and cyber security
• Knowledge of telecoms network protocols like Diameter, HTTP/2, SCTP, NGAP, or similar, with a willingness to learn new protocols
• Proficiency in developing test tooling and automated assessment scripts
• Strong analytical skills to identify and communicate findings effectively
• Experience in designing and implementing security testing techniques
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills, especially in technical risk assessment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest in cyber security and telecoms technologies

If you are an experienced Senior Pen Tester with a passion for cyber security and telecoms, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.