Senior Penetration Tester

Cyber Guarded Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm in Belfast is seeking experienced Penetration Testers to conduct various types of penetration testing and provide actionable reports. The role requires certifications and at least two years of experience, offering a competitive salary within a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)

Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out

Hybrid & flexible working

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in penetration testing required.
• Strong knowledge of networks, OS (Linux/Windows), web tech.
• Eligible for full UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct infrastructure, app, cloud & OT penetration testing.
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and remediation advice.
• Work hands-on with clients from scoping through debrief.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Networking

Operating Systems

Web Technologies

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nessus

Kali Linux

Education

Cyber Scheme, CREST or CHECK Certifications

UK CSC Professional Title at Principal level

Job description

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This range is provided by Cyber Guarded Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

**ESSENTIAL**

UK or Irish nationality, or an equivalent status that permits full security clearance requiring 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application (sponsorship is not available). Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Location: Belfast Hybrid (2 days in the Belfast office/client site as required)

Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security firm based in Belfast. As the premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, including Cyber Incident Exercising being conducted at the highest levels, along with Cyber Advisor – Cyber Essentials, we support clients across both public and private sectors. As we continue to grow significantly, securing contracts across Northern Ireland, we’re strengthening our technical team to meet demand.

We’re looking for experienced Penetration Testers who are passionate about cyber security, thrive on technical challenges, and want to be part of a trusted and growing consultancy.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct infrastructure, app, cloud & OT penetration testing
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting and remediation advice
• Work hands-on with clients from scoping through debrief
• Contribute to tooling, methodology and internal R&D

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years’ paid employment in penetration testing
• Cyber Scheme, CREST or CHECK Certifications are required
• CTL must hold UK CSC Professional Title at Principal level or above
• Strong knowledge of networks, OS (Linux/Windows), web tech
• Proficient with Burp, Metasploit, Nessus, Kali Linux
• Eligible for full UK security clearance (no sponsorship offered)

What we offer:

Hybrid & flexible working

33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)

Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out.

If you’re looking to make an impact without the bureaucracy, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Consulting, and Analyst

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Security and Investigations

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