CHECK Team Leader / Senior Penetration Tester

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3B Data Security (part of UBDS Group) are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Penetration Tester who can provide exceptional service delivery and contribute to the continued expansion of the organisation.

You will have a CHECK Team Leader (CTL) qualification in infrastructure and must also hold a Chartered or Principal Cyber Security Professional title in Security Testing. Double badges, i.e. inf and app will be renumerated accordingly.

You will be an integral member of the team, working with senior management to achieve and maintain CHECK Green status. You will take the lead on CHECK engagements, directing the team as necessary to provide a high-quality service to our clients.

In addition to CHECK work, you will also work on our commercial engagements which range from infrastructure and application testing (web and mobile) to social engineering and Red Team engagements. There are opportunities to develop future complementary testing services around different industries and technology areas, and help to grow the team, business unit and service offerings where necessary.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Being the Lead Penetration Tester on a wide portfolio of penetration testing engagements including complex CHECK engagements and ITHCs as well as and large projects for our key clients.

  • Working with senior management to maintain CHECK Green Status.

  • Creating high quality reports, ensuring complex technical data is conveyed in a way that is meaningful for customers.

  • Mentor and coach more junior members of the team to help them to grow and develop their career.

  • Build meaningful relationships with customers, ensuring they are kept up to date on the progress of the engagement and any pertinent findings in a timely manner.

  • Acting as a subject matter expert, supporting customers to better understand their situation and the value that 3B Data Security can bring to their organisation.

  • Provide technical presales support where necessary, to assist in the scoping of new engagements.

  • Identify business development opportunities, assisting in the development and implementation of such opportunities.

    Requirements:

  • A CTL qualification in Infrastructure is essential and a required prerequisite.

  • A second CTL qualification in applications would be bonus.

  • Chartered or Principal CSP.

  • A solid background in penetration testing with demonstrable experience of working at a senior level.

  • An ability to achieve and hold UK security clearance is essential.

  • Demonstrable experience of leading a team to achieve high quality outcomes.

  • You must be passionate and enthusiastic for penetration testing and be proactive to increase your knowledge and skills in this area.

  • You must have excellent communication skills and be customer focused.

  • You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously.

  • Due to the nature of the role, ideally you would have your own transport and be able to react at short notice when needed.

    Benefits:

    3B Data Security is a leading cyber security specialist, we are passionate about assisting our clients to strengthen their systems against ongoing threats in an ever changing, fast paced world. We have assembled a team of professionals with a significant wealth of technical expertise, delivering services based on a wide range of technical cyber security disciplines.

    We can offer:

    · A competitive salary.

    · 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays a year.

    · Medicash Health Plan.

    · A company pension scheme.

    · Cycle to work and Tech Scheme.

    · A commitment to the continued development of all staff and training where you can work towards industry recognised certifications or appropriate goals.

    · Flexible working opportunities.

    · 3B Data Security has a technical leadership team dedicated to supporting and developing our staff and business.

    We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic, self-starter who will rise to the challenge, if you are this person and wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and a covering letter.

    This role is a remote role, however you will be expected travel to clients sites across the UK and internationally where required. You will also be required to attend the company’s offices on occasion

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