Penetration Tester

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We are recruiting an experienced Penetration Tester to join a leading consultancy, delivering high-quality security assessments for public sector and enterprise clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical testing, staying ahead of emerging threats and communicating findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

The role:

You will carry out a full range of penetration testing assignments across infrastructure, applications and networks, using both manual and automated techniques. You will assess security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and produce clear technical reports and executive summaries. The position also includes supporting IT Health Checks, risk assessments and compliance reviews, contributing to internal research projects, and ensuring all work is delivered to defined standards, on time and within scope.

Key responsibilities:

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• Deliver high-quality penetration testing and consultancy services
  
• Conduct infrastructure, application and network assessments
  
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies and methodologies
  
• Produce accurate technical reports and summaries for clients
  
• Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments and audit activities
  
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and clients
  
• Help identify opportunities for further service development
  

Required experience

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• 2–3 years’ experience in IT security at CTM level
  
• Active SC clearance and sole UK nationality
  
• Strong toolkit knowledge (BurpSuite, Metasploit, Nmap)
  
• Experience with Windows and *NIX operating systems
  
• Ability to configure firewalls, network devices, IDS/IPS and wireless technologies
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Good understanding of GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS
  
• Ability to produce clear remediation recommendations
  
• Relevant degree and CHECK Team Member certification (CREST or CyberScheme)
  
• Experience with cloud security (AWS and/or Azure)
  

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a long-term contract with a major consultancy, please get in touch for more details or to apply.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Information Technology

Technology, Information and Media, Software Development, and Computer and Network Security