Junior Cyber Security Consultant

Dionach
1 week ago
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Dionach are a dynamic cyber security company looking for a Cyber Security Assessor to join our growing team.


Do you have experience in cyber security assessment, vulnerability assessments, or penetration testing?

Do you want to sharpen your cyber security skills and gain more responsibilities? If so, keep reading, this job is for you!

Your main role will be as a Junior Cyber Security Consultant, with options in the future to move into penetration testing and to work in other areas of information security consultancy.

You will be given training and deliver cyber security assurance services to identify vulnerabilities in different areas on a variety of technologies, including vulnerability assessments on external networks, internal networks, applications, and enterprise security systems.

There are opportunities to improve your qualifications, work with experienced consultants and work with a wide variety of technologies and organisations.


Requirements

  • Relevant degree or one full years minimum experience in penetration testing or cyber security assurance
  • Experience of penetration testing tools, Linux, Windows, and Active Directory.
  • Experience of working as solo and as part of a team.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain things in a clear and non-technical way.
  • Right to work in the UK.


Experiences and skills that would also be beneficial:

  • Proactive at writing technical documents and improving processes.
  • Holding a certifications from bodies such as CREST (CRT), Cyber Scheme (CSTM), or Offensive Security (OSCP)
  • Delivering presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary structure, you will have the following various benefits:

  • Hybrid working environment – that supports working remotely, with the opportunity to use the offices based on your preference
  • Technical training and skills development
  • Certification training and sponsorship
  • Private health insurance
  • Eye care plan
  • Employee benefits and discounts platform
  • Income Protection if unable to work due to illness or injury


Why choose Dionach?

Dionach are a growing information security company specialising in penetration testing and information assurance services. You will have the opportunity to join an experienced team and enhance your skills. Dionach have leading industry certifications including CREST, Cyber Scheme, CHECK, PCI QSA and ISO 27001, with a focus on improving customers’ security, and developing people’s skills and qualifications.
Dionach are always looking for self-motivated people who wish to work in a fun, flexible environment, where they can make a difference to the business. We are a growing business which provide opportunities for both interesting work and career development.

Dionach actively promote equality and value diversity in our workforce, we support our employees with options such as flexible hours and personal development.

We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK.


Job Types: Full-time, permanent
Location: remote, with hybrid possible depending on location
Start: ASAP

Salary: up to £40k per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

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