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Penetration Tester
£78,000 - 83,200
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Victoria Gardens, Leeds
£78,000 - 83,200
Requirements
Must:
We are looking for a proficient Penetration Tester who is skilled in using tools such as Cobalt Strike, Caldera, Atomic Red Team, Pentera, Nessus, Burp, and OSINT. A solid understanding of software testing methodologies and techniques is essential, along with experience in both manual and automated testing tools. You should possess excellent problem-solving and debugging skills and the ability to write clear and concise test plans and reports. Strong communication and collaboration skills are necessary, as is familiarity with the software development life cycle. Proven ability to deliver high-quality software solutions is crucial.
Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (Master's preferred), along with at least 8 years of experience in information security, focusing on technical cybersecurity. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a network/cloud security environment is required, as well as certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, SANS, or their equivalents. Certification in one or more cloud vendor offerings (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI) is also highly regarded.
Responsibilities
In this role, I will lead client engagements from kickoff through scoping, penetration testing, and reporting, ensuring we deliver within agreed scope and deadlines. I will perform comprehensive penetration testing across networks, web applications, APIs, cloud security, thick client applications, wireless, social engineering, and physical environments. Executing red team assessments to highlight gaps impacting organizational security postures is key.
I will identify and exploit security vulnerabilities in various systems and scenarios while conducting in-depth analyses of penetration testing results. My work will involve creating detailed reports with findings, exploitation procedures, risks, and actionable recommendations. I will communicate complex technical security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders. Additionally, I will perform technical quality reviews and engage in direct technical conversations with clients, utilizing tools such as BurpSuite, Nessus, Nmap, and Kali Linux for effective vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. I will apply knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and SANS Top 25 vulnerabilities and communicate methodologies with development teams.
Description
Join us at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as a Pen Tester where I will play a critical role in safeguarding some of the largest and most innovative clients in the UK and worldwide. I will be part of a purpose-led transformation company, making a meaningful impact through challenging projects that demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership. The position is a hybrid role based in Leeds, on a contract basis for 6 months, and is inside IR35.
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