Penetration tester

Synergy Solutions International Limited
London
1 month ago
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Synergy Solutions International Limited is a London-based consultancy firm providing IT expertise and services as part of the Software as a Service (SaaS) working model. We aim to provide affordable and efficient software expertise to individuals, start-ups, small businesses, and larger firms. As part of serving clients with dependable and up-to-date technical expertise in the ever-changing and dynamic software world, Synergy Solutions International is now growing their team.

We are looking for a Penetration Tester to join our growing team. We are hiring talented and motivated security consultants to join an exciting and diverse team, delivering a range of penetration testing. This is a senior position and requires prior penetration testing and consultancy experience.

Penetration TesterSkills

  • Performing penetration tests on a variety of systems, to a high standard, against set deadlines, particularly in the Infrastructure and Applications space
  • Experience with Web, Mobile, API & Network Pentesting
  • Education and awareness of current vulnerabilities, tools, and exploitation techniques
  • Designing proof of concepts, demonstrating vulnerabilities to the wider business
  • Utilising automation and vulnerability scanning where available
  • Producing reports in a timely manner, to agreed standards
  • Ensuring that penetration tests performed by the whole team are effective and scoped correctly
  • Line managing security consultants, mentoring their development and suggesting training requirements
  • Acting as a go-to person for technical and professional escalations
  • Cultivate strong working relationships, being seen as an expert in cyber security
  • As an ideal candidate, you will have an industry certification such as OSCP. You will have expert knowledge of Information Security Penetration Testing. You will also have a proven track record of delivery in a similar role.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £35,000.00 per year
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
  • Ability to commute/relocate: London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
  • Education: Bachelor's (required)
  • Experience: Information Security: 3 years (required), Penetration testing: 3 years (required)

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