Senior Penetration Tester

Primis

Watford

8 months ago

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Cyber Security Engineer

📍UK (Remote)

💰Up to £90,000

🪪Need to be eligible to maintain UK security clearances.

❌No visa sponsorship offered

Join one of the UK's leading Technology Solutions providers who have specialised in delivering innovative IT services to both public and private sector clients for nearly 40 years!

Are you a passionatePenetration Testerwith a knack for problem-solving, a curiosity for uncovering vulnerabilities, and a desire to make a real impact?

We’re on the lookout for an experiencedSenior Security Consultantto join a dynamic and growing Security Testing Practice. You'll play a leading role in delivering high-quality penetration testing services to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a range of penetration tests across networks, infrastructure, and web apps.
Stay up to date with certifications and industry standards.
Mentor junior consultants and share technical knowledge across the team.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

What You’ll Bring

Experience:

5+ years in penetration testing.
Senior-level certifications (e.g. CREST Certified Tester or Cyber Scheme Team Leader).
Strong client-facing experience.
Able to obtain UK security clearance.

Skills & Knowledge:

Skilled in tools like Nessus, Nmap, BurpSuite, Metasploit.
Proficient in at least one scripting language (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.).
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, and network device reviews.
Solid experience testing web applications and conducting ITHCs (PCI DSS, PSN).
Able to communicate technical detail clearly to all levels.

Core competencies

Passionate about cyber security and the entire security lifecycle.
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders of all technical backgrounds.
Confident, curious, and solutions-focused, and able to adapt to fast-moving environments.
Excellent communicator who can make complex technical topics accessible to any audience.

Join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation in cyber security.

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