Senior Penetration Tester

FSP Consulting Services Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FSP Consulting Services Limited is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to enhance its Cyber Security practice. This role involves leading testing engagements, developing cybersecurity strategies, and providing technical guidance to ensure robust security for clients. With hybrid working options and a collaborative environment, this position is ideal for skilled professionals committed to excellence.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Industry-leading coaching and mentoring

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Possess at least 2 years of direct experience in penetration testing or vulnerability research.
• Skilled in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, Python.
• Strong knowledge of web application and infrastructure testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements and deliver technical projects.
• Analyze, triage, report, and prioritize findings.
• Design and develop tools for adversarial simulation and exploit development.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Research

Scripting

Network Security

Application Security

Programming (C/C++, C#, Java, Python)

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Penetration Tester to join our thriving Cyber Security practice. We are seeking a skilled individual with expertise in penetration testing or vulnerability research, who can contribute to developing innovative solutions and security outcomes to safeguard our clients and organization.

Responsibilities

1. Support your team in delivering high-impact technical projects to customers.
2. Lead penetration testing engagements.
3. Provide technical advice on security technologies including:

• Network security
• Platform security
• Authentication systems
• Application security
• Security architecture

Analyze, triage, report, and prioritize findings for internal teams, customers, vendors, and security teams.

Design, develop, and maintain tools and techniques for adversarial simulation, vulnerability research, and exploit development.

Contribute to the development of cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and frameworks.

About you

• Possess at least 2 years of direct experience in penetration testing or vulnerability research.
• Skilled in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, Python.
• Experienced in scripting, with the ability to develop custom scripts, exploits, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of web application and infrastructure testing.

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos.
• Commitment to teamwork, quality, and mutual success.
• Proactivity with the ability to operate with pace and energy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to excellence and quality.

Who are FSP?

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) is a leading enterprise-level digital evolution and cybersecurity consultancy. We enable peak performance, cultural cohesion, and business growth through technology by adopting a comprehensive strategy and creating sustainable digital futures for organizations and their teams.

We are committed to the evolution of organizations and their people, working in partnership with our clients to help them become responsive, engaged, and equipped for a successful future. Our approach blends high-quality business and technology delivery with a dedication to exceptional client experience.

We are proud to be a multi award-winning workplace, recognized by Best Companies as #1 Best Company To Work For in the UK, Tech, and the South East in 2023. We are ISO27001 and ISO9001 certified by UKAS, CREST approved, and hold IASME Cyber Essentials Certification and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Find out more about our awards here: https://fsp.co/about-fsp/

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we offer:

• A collaborative environment to grow your career.
• The tools and opportunities to do work you can be proud of.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts sharing their knowledge.
• Hybrid working options.
• Industry-leading coaching and mentoring.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and consider all applicants regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, or religion. If you're interested but concerned about meeting all requirements, please apply—you may be the ideal candidate or a good fit for another role. We are committed to providing fair opportunities and accommodations during the recruitment process.