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1 year ago
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Ready to dive into cybersecurity challenges?

You’ll:

Conduct in-depth application penetration tests. Provide concise, technical and non-technical reports. Identify new vulnerabilities and support clients.

Why choose this role?

Join a top cybersecurity firm. Focus on penetration testing for diverse clients. Earn between £60,000 and £70,000.

Join the cybersecurity forefront – apply here!

Perform formal and comprehensive application penetration testing assessments Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions Support with various client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines Research application and infrastructure components within the wider team to identify new vulnerabilities and follow responsible disclosure Assist in scoping calls and discussions with customers to ensure that client needs are met Proven industry experience in application penetration testing Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies £60-70k

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