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Penetration Tester
£104,000 - 109,200
Investigo
Bishops Square, Wokingham
£104,000 - 109,200
Requirements
Must:
We require candidates to have a strong background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming. You should possess deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring systems. Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux is essential. We also expect you to have scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell, along with a solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms. Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CRTP are highly desirable. Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills are also important for this role.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms. Your role will involve identifying, exploiting, and documenting vulnerabilities, delivering detailed risk assessments. You will design and execute red team exercises and threat simulations, working closely with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings. Producing comprehensive reports that highlight risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies will be a key part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will stay up to date on emerging threats, tools, and techniques, support internal security awareness training and initiatives, and contribute to the development of security policies and best practices.
Description
We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team in Wokingham. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working with a 50/50 split and is a contract position until December 26, 2025, with the possibility of extension. The daily rate is £525, and candidates must work through an Umbrella Company. It is essential for candidates to hold active SC Clearance to be considered for this opportunity. If you are interested in the role and looking for your next career opportunity, we encourage you to apply with your CV.
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