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Penetration Tester

Job Posted: 2 days ago

  • Salary: £ 500 - 525 / Day

    Job Type: Contract

  • Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Penetration Tester (SC Cleared) Location: Wokingham - Hybrid working (50/50 split) Contract Duration: Until 26/12/2025 initially - with a view to extend Daily Rate: £525/day Inside IR35 - Candidates will need to work through an Umbrella Company Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join a cybersecurity team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, engaging in high-impact security assessments across various platforms and environments. Key Responsibilities: Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities, delivering detailed risk assessments Design and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Produce comprehensive reports highlighting risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies Stay up to date on emerging threats, tools, and techniques Support internal security awareness training and initiatives Contribute to the development of security policies and best practices Required Skills & Experience: Strong background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring systems Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud platforms Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CRTP (highly desirable) Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills If you are interested and looking for your next role, please apply with a copy of your CV

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