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Senior Penetration Tester

Cyber Guarded Ltd
Belfast
1 month ago
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UK or Irish nationality, or an equivalent status that permits full security clearance requiring 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application(sponsorship is not available).Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Location:Belfast Hybrid (2 days in the Belfast office/client site as required)

Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security firm based in Belfast. As the premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, including Cyber Incident Exercising being conducted at the highest levels, along with Cyber Advisor – Cyber Essentials, we support clients across both public and private sectors. As we continue to grow significantly, securing contracts across Northern Ireland, we’re strengthening our technical team to meet demand.

We’re looking for experienced Penetration Testers who are passionate about cyber security, thrive on technical challenges, and want to be part of a trusted and growing consultancy.

What you’ll do:

  • Conduct infrastructure, app, cloud & OT penetration testing
  • Deliver clear, actionable reporting and remediation advice
  • Work hands-on with clients from scoping through debrief
  • Contribute to tooling, methodology and internal R&D

What we’re looking for:

  • 2+ years’ paid employment in penetration testing
  • Cyber Scheme, CREST or CHECK Certifications are required
  • CTL must hold UK CSC Professional Title at Principal level or above
  • Strong knowledge of networks, OS (Linux/Windows), web tech
  • Proficient with Burp, Metasploit, Nessus, Kali Linux
  • Eligible for full UK security clearance (no sponsorship offered)

What we offer:

Hybrid & flexible working

33 days leave (23 annual + 10 public)

Monthly team lunches & quarterly team days out.

If you’re looking to make an impact without the bureaucracy, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionInformation Technology, Consulting, and Analyst
  • IndustriesComputer and Network Security, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Security and Investigations

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