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Penetration Tester

£104,000 - 117,600
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Manor Way Unit 12, Reading
£104,000 - 117,600
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Company Size
500-1k
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Company Type
Services
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Exp Level
Senior
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We are looking for candidates who possess the following essential skills, knowledge, and experience: - Proficiency with pen testing tools such as Cobalt Strike, Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Pentera, Nessus, Burp, OSINT, etc. - A solid understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques. - Experience with both manual and automated testing tools. - Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. - The ability to write clear and concise test plans and reports. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. - Familiarity with the software development life cycle. - Proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions. Desirable candidates may also have: - A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred. - At least 8 years of experience in information security, focusing on the Technical Cyber Security domain. - Minimum of 5 years of experience in a network/cloud security environment. - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent. - Certification in one or more cloud vendor offerings such as AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI.

Responsibilities

As a Security Consultant / Senior Security Consultant on our team, you will: - Lead engagements from kickoff with clients through scoping engagements, penetration testing, and reporting, while adhering to agreed scopes and deadlines. - Perform penetration testing across multiple areas, including network, web applications, APIs, cloud security, thick client applications, wireless, social engineering, and physical penetration testing. - Execute penetration testing projects using established methodologies, tools, and rules of engagement. - Conduct red team assessments to identify gaps affecting organizational security postures. - Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in various systems under diverse conditions. - Create in-depth reports that detail findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and recommendations based on penetration testing results. - Communicate complex technical security concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives. - Conduct technical quality reviews and engage in direct technical discussions with clients. - Utilize tools such as BurpSuite, Nessus, Nmap, Kali Linux, and Nessus for effective vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. - Be confident with the OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities, effectively communicating methodologies and techniques with development teams.

Description


This is a hybrid role based at our TCS office in Reading, requiring you to work in the office for 3 days a week. We have one position available for a contract duration of 6 months. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and meet the outlined requirements, we would love to hear from you.
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