Penetration Tester

Platform Recruitment
Greater London
1 week ago
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My Client is a cybersecurity company who offer security services to multiple businesses across varying industries. They are now looking for a graduate Penetration Tester to join their growing team!


Main Duties:

  • Vulnerability Identification:Conduct thorough assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
  • Exploitation and Reporting:Simulate cyberattacks to exploit vulnerabilities and document findings in detailed reports.
  • Security Recommendations:Provide actionable guidance to mitigate risks and improve the organization's security posture.
  • Compliance and Standards:Ensure testing aligns with industry regulations and security standards (e.g., OWASP, PCI-DSS).
  • Continuous Research:Stay updated on emerging threats, tools, and techniques to enhance testing methodologies.


Skills and Experience Required:

  • Must have graduated/currently studying at aRussell GroupUniversity
  • Really strong academics-A*-Aat A-levels
  • Must be passionate about Cybersecurity!


Desirable skills:

  • GitHub projects
  • Cybersecurity certifications (eg: OSCP)
  • Completion of courses
  • Hack The Box
  • Try Hack me


The salary for this position is up to £35,000- £45,000 depending on experience.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience then please apply with a copy of your updated CV and we will be in touch with more details.

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