Penetration Tester

Description

Penetration Tester (SC Cleared)

Location: Wokingham - Hybrid working (50/50 split)

Contract Duration: Until 26/12/2025 initially - with a view to extend

Daily Rate: £525/day Inside IR35 - Candidates will need to work through an Umbrella Company

Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance

We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join a cybersecurity team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, engaging in high-impact security assessments across various platforms and environments.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities, delivering detailed risk assessments

Design and execute red team exercises and threat simulations

Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings

Produce comprehensive reports highlighting risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies

Stay up to date on emerging threats, tools, and techniques

Support internal security awareness training and initiatives

Contribute to the development of security policies and best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming

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

Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms

Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CRTP (highly desirable)

Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills

If you are interested and looking for your next role, please apply with a copy of your CV

Ad ID: 5417230124