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Senior Penetration Tester

FSP Consulting Services Limited
Glasgow
2 months ago
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Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Penetration Tester to join our thriving Cyber Security practice. We are seeking a skilled individual, with expertise in penetration testing or vulnerability research, who can contribute to the development of innovative solutions and security outcomes to safeguard both our clients and our own organisation.

Responsibilities

  1. Support your team to deliver high impact technical projects to customers
  2. Lead penetration testing engagements
  3. Provide technical advice on all areas of security technology / technologies including:
    1. Network security
    2. Platform security
    3. Authentication systems
    4. Application security
    5. Security architecture
  4. Analyse, triage, report and prioritise findings to internal teams, customers, vendors and security teams.
  5. Design, develop and maintain tools and techniques for adversarial simulation, vulnerability research, and exploit development.
  6. Contribute to the development of internal and external cybersecurity strategy, policy, standards, and frameworks.

About You

  1. Possess at least 2 years direct experience in penetration testing or vulnerability research
  2. Skilled in relevant programming languages (C/C++, C#, Java, Python)
  3. Experienced in scripting with the ability to develop custom scripts, exploits, and tools.
  4. Strong knowledge of both web application and infrastructure testing

What We Look For In Our People

  1. Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos
  2. Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success
  3. Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy
  4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  5. Dedication to excellence and quality

Who Are FSP?

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading enterprise-level digital evolution and cyber security consultancy. We enable peak performance, cultural cohesion and business growth through technology by adopting a comprehensive approach to strategy and creating viable, sustainable, and resilient digital futures for organisations and their teams.

At the heart of everything we do is our unwavering commitment to the evolution of organisations and their people. We work in partnership with our clients, helping them to become responsive, engaged and supremely equipped for a successful future, blending high-quality business and technology delivery with a dedication to exceptional client experience.

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation's core values. We are proud to be a multi award-winning workplace, most notably recognised by Best Companies as #1 Best Company To Work For in the UK, Tech and the South East in 2023.

We are ISO27001 and ISO9001 Certified by UKAS. We are also a CREST approved penetration testing and SOC company, IASME Cyber Essentials Certification body and Cyber Essentials Plus certified.

Find out more about our awards here:https://fsp.co/about-fsp/

Why Work For FSP?

  1. A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career
  2. The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of
  3. A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience
  4. Hybrid working - we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
  5. Industry leading coaching and mentoring
  6. Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package

Equal and Fair Opportunity

FSP is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Research suggests that applicants from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles if they do not precisely meet requirements, or if they felt there were clear barriers as to who should apply. If you are excited about a potential role with us but are concerned that you may not be a perfect fit, please do apply, as you may be the ideal candidate for this role or for a different vacancy within FSP.

We endeavour to always provide fair opportunity for applicants to showcase themselves in the best way possible during any interviews or meetings. If you require any adjustments for a call or in-person meeting, please let us know.

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