Penetration Tester

Description

Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+

All applicants must hold an active SC clearance.

My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms

Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment

Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations

Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings

Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies

Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends

Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts

Contribute to security policies and best practices development

Required Skills & Qualifications

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, 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"Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+

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