Penetration Tester

LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment
Bristol
2 weeks ago
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Position - Penetration Tester / Red Teamers



REMOTE – Open to UK Residents ONLY please!



Salary £45>£70k



We’re looking for a Penetration Tester/Red Teamer with a genuine passion for tackling real-world security challenges and a desire to work on cutting-edge projects!



This is an environment of very high caliber professionals, a place of ongoing learning and development, somewhere your professional development will be as important to them as it is to you.



It’s a company on an upward trajectory with a solid pipeline of work, which is exactly the right place to be to progress your career.



Why Join:



  • You’ll get ongoing training and support to keep your professional development at the cutting edge.
  • Opportunity to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Be part of a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and an investigative mindset.
  • Work on exciting, challenging projects that make a real impact.
  • Afully remoterole, offering flexibility and a chance to work with top-tier talent.



Key Responsibilities:Depending on your years of experience



  • Own client projects, ensuring clear communication and timely results.
  • Act as the main point of contact, providing regular updates and insights.
  • Conduct Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Analysis:Identify and document security weaknesses across networks, applications, and physical environments. Produce report for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Red Team Engagements:Participate in advanced red team simulations, including social engineering and privilege escalation tactics. Identify gaps and recommend actionable security improvements.



What We're Looking For: Technical Skills:


  • You must have a solid foundation in key areas such as programming, Operating system, databases, and networks, and be able to give clear confident answers in line with your years of experience.
  • Proficiency inPythonfor automation and tool development
  • Strong understanding ofLinux/Windowssystems, security tools, and command-line navigation
  • Expertise inBurp Suitefor web application security testing,Nmapand enumeration tools for network scanning,Active Directoryanalysis and tools likeImpacketfor privilege escalation.
  • OSCP, CRT, and examples of extracurricular activity such as HTB, CTF.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with clients.
  • You must hold a relevant university degree.



For more information, please reach out to or apply here.

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