Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester - 6 months - Hybrid (Reading) - Inside IR35

Rate: £400 per day (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months

Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite in Reading

Role Type: Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join a delivery-focused security testing function supporting multiple technology initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise across offensive security, red teaming, and vulnerability assessment.

You will lead and execute penetration testing engagements end-to-end, working closely with clients, developers, and security stakeholders to identify, exploit, and clearly communicate security risks while supporting improved organisational security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing engagements from client kickoff through scoping, execution, and final reporting, ensuring adherence to agreed scope and deadlines.
• Perform penetration testing across network, web applications, APIs, cloud environments, thick client applications, wireless, social engineering, and physical security.
• Execute penetration testing projects using established methodol...