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Penetration Tester
£84,000 - 86,600
Guildford Business Park Road 3, Winnersh
£84,000 - 86,600
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming
- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring
- Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
- All applicants must hold an active SC clearance
Responsibilities
- Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms
- Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessments
- Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings
- Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impacts, and mitigation strategies
- Stay current with the latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends
- Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts
- Contribute to the development of security policies and best practices
Description
We are a global leading IT consultancy looking for an SC cleared Penetration Tester to join us on an assignment until the end of the year. This hybrid role based in Wokingham offers compensation of circa £400 per day inside IR35 and will last for approximately 2 to 3 months. All candidates are evaluated fairly based on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfill the job's responsibilities. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring process.
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