Senior Penetration Tester - Cybersecurity

Hamilton Barnes; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top cybersecurity firm in Glasgow is seeking a penetration tester to handle application penetration testing assessments. You will provide thorough reports, manage projects, and identify vulnerabilities while supporting various client needs. The ideal candidate has proven experience in penetration testing and a strong understanding of industry methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000.

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience in application penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal and comprehensive application penetration testing assessments.
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions.
• Support client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting.
• Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines.
• Research components to identify new vulnerabilities and follow responsible disclosure.
• Assist in scoping calls and discussions with customers.

Skills

Application penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Report writing

Understanding OWASP and PTES methodologies

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

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Ready to dive into cybersecurity challenges?

You’ll:

• Provide concise, technical and non-technical reports.
• Identify new vulnerabilities and support clients.

Why choose this role?

• Join a top cybersecurity firm.
• Focus on penetration testing for diverse clients.
• Earn between £60,000 and £70,000.

Join the cybersecurity forefront – apply here!

• Perform formal and comprehensive application penetration testing assessments
• Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English
• Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions
• Support with various client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting
• Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines
• Research application and infrastructure components within the wider team to identify new vulnerabilities and follow responsible disclosure
• Assist in scoping calls and discussions with customers to ensure that client needs are met
• Proven industry experience in application penetration testing
• Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies