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Penetration Tester

FryerMiles Recruitment
Manchester
2 weeks ago
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Penetration Tester - Manchester Hybrid - £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

FryerMiles are delighted to be partnered with a leading cyber security consultancy that work with a diverse range of clients on exciting projects and engagements who are looking to hire an experienced penetration tester. This is hybrid position that requires office presence twice a week in the clients Manchester office. Given the nature of projects that this client work on, the candidate must be a British Citizen and be eligible for SC Clearance, so unfortunately sponsorship cannot be offered for this position.

Experience & Requirements:

  • 2+ years of hands on experience working as a penetration tester in a consultative capacity
  • Demonstratable experience in delivering Web Application and Infrastructure / cloud tests
  • Relevant penetration testing certifications (OSCP, CRT, CCT)
  • Experience of relevant toolings such as Nessus, Qualys, Kali etc..
  • Experience mentoring or assisting junior/graduate testers
  • Eligibility to be SC Cleared

This client do pen testing differently & are not your typical offensive security consultancy & there are many perks and bonuses that are on offer. If you think this position could be a good fit for you, then please apply directly or reach out to to learn more

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