Penetration Tester

Network IT Recruitment Limited
Liverpool
2 weeks ago
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Penetration Tester / Outside IR35 / 500-550 pd / Remote

Penetration Tester / Outside IR35 / 500-550 pd / Remote

If you're looking to join an established organisation expanding their penetration testing capabilities. As part of this strategic investment I'm now on the lookout for a number of experienced penetration testers to join the team.


This is a genuine opportunity for a penetration tester to deliver impactful testing work - without getting side lined with adjacent tasks or red tape!


If you're looking for a role to focus on delivering high-quality assessments and reports, honing your skills across a broad range of testing disciplines with full investment for training & certifications (including those you personally want to go for) this could be for you.


What you'll be doing


  • As a penetration tester you will deliver high-quality tests across a range of environments:
  • Internal/External Infrastructure
  • WebApp, API's
  • Hardware & Embedded Software
  • Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)


  • Produce clear, concise and actionable reports for both technical and none technical audiences.
  • Ability to work on your own or collaboratively alongside a skilled team of penetration testers.
  • Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to explain finding and remediation steps wherever appropriate.


What's in it for you?


  • Remote first culture - work from anywhere in the UK
  • Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.
  • Exposure to a wide variety of technical environments / industries.
  • Support & funding for industry-recognised certs: OSCP, CSTM, CTL etc... (and be financially awarded for obtaining them)
  • A culture that values continuous learning, autonomy, and genuine progression opportunities
  • The chance to make a real impact and grow alongside a maturing security function


The Ideal Penetration Tester:


  • Ideally around 1 - 3 years of commercial experience
  • Experience across at least one of the following areas; Infrastructure / WebApp / Cloud etc..
  • An effective communicator who possesses good report writing skills.
  • Someone who enjoys technical delivery, thrives on variety and a critical thinker.
  • Genuine interest in the sector and focused on achieving certifications.


Huge bonuses points for:


  • Experience in delivering Hardware or Embedded System testing.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker etc..
  • Exposure to Red Teaming / Purple Teaming.


Please note: Candidates must be based in the UK and eligible for security clearance

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