Penetration Tester (, , United Kingdom)

Penetration Tester – UK remote – £60,000 – £80,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Our client is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their established Offensive Security function. This role involves conducting and delivering high-quality security assessments across web applications, infrastructure, mobile, cloud, and networks.

Our client is looking for someone who has a wide understanding of different types of security testing, and in-depth threat-intelligence knowledge.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, cloud environments, and mobile platforms.
• Assist in red team exercises, social engineering assessments, and security awareness initiatives.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, exploit security flaws, and document findings with actionable remediation steps.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios to evaluate security weaknesses.
• Utilize and develop custom scripts, tools, and exploits to test system defences.
• Work closely with security teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities.

To be considered, you should have:

• 4+ years in a penetration testing position.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and common exploit techniques.
• Experience usingtools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nmap, and Wireshark.
• Experience with cloud security testing, particularly in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to write and modify exploits using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP are highly desirable.