Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified)

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Manchester
9 months ago
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Penetration Tester (OSCP or similar certified), Manchester

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Client:

Harrington Starr
Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:

Other
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EU work permit required:

Yes
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Job Views:

4
Posted:

26.06.2025
Expiry Date:

10.08.2025
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Job Description:

Harrington Starr has partnered with a global multi-billion-pound business in Belfast to seek a Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer for their Belfast Centre team. The role involves providing security architecture, vulnerability, and risk assessment.
We are open to candidates who may be interested in working on a remote contract with occasional trips to the Belfast Head Office.
Responsibilities:

Thoroughly evaluate proposed and current solutions to ensure compliance with established standards for secure system design, including ISMS Policy, client contracts, regulatory expectations, and professional obligations.
Architect, implement, and support assessment solutions necessary for protecting the firm's assets.
Continuously evaluate relevant products, tools, scripts, and techniques to improve assessment capabilities.
3+ years in a pen test role.
Excellent knowledge of Vulnerability and Penetration Testing concepts and best practices, including WhiteHat / Ethical Hacking requirements.
Experience with automated tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave.
Deep understanding of the difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing regarding scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Working knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, and CIS.
If this opportunity interests you, apply today.
Note: No sponsorship is available for this role at this time.

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