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Penetration Tester

JR United Kingdom
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6 days ago
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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
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.
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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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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