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- Tasks: Conduct security testing and provide expert assessments for a leading law firm.
- Company: Join a top-tier law firm focused on cybersecurity excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and professional growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge tools.
- Qualifications: OSCP certification and strong experience in penetration testing required.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Hawksworth are now recruiting for a ‘Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Engineer’ for a Permanent opportunity with a leading Law firm. Salary depending on suitability and experience, but the range is between £80,000 and £100,000 base salary.
Location: Belfast preferred. Alternatively Remote
Main responsibilities:
- Perform security penetration testing of the Firm’s systems, platforms, and applications
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function
- Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes
- Provide technical assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles
Required skills and experience:
- A Computer Science bachelor’s degree or substantially equivalent experience
- CISSP is required
- GIAC GPEN or GWAPT is preferred
- Offensive Security OSCP is required
- Commanding knowledge of VAPT concepts and best practices, including the requirements for WhiteHat/ethical hacking
- Extensive experience with common automated VAPT tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave
- Authoritative mastery of OWASP, CVE, general security controls, and other foundational topics, such as the latest application and operating system exploits
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in Web Application penetration testing or 2 years relevant experience plus 3+ years overall IT experience.
- Can create/write report, articulate and explain technical findings to non-technical people.
- CISP and Offensive Security OSP certifications are required
- Experience in VAPT Tools such as VAPT tools such as Nessus, Appscan, Burp Suite, Nipper, and Trustwave and Expert in common attack tools and frameworks such as Wireshark, Kali, Metasploit.
If you have the above skills and experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply now!
Thank you.🙂
Contact Detail:
Hawksworth Recruiting Team
We think you need these skills to ace Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Engineer’ (OSCP) - £80K - £100K - UK
How to prepare for a job interview at Hawksworth
✨Know Your Tools Inside Out
Make sure you’re well-versed in the VAPT tools mentioned in the job description, like Nessus and Burp Suite. Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with these tools and how you've used them in past projects.
✨Speak Their Language
Since you'll be explaining technical findings to non-technical folks, practice articulating complex concepts in simple terms. Use relatable analogies or examples to demonstrate your understanding without overwhelming your audience.
✨Showcase Your Problem-Solving Skills
Prepare to discuss specific challenges you've faced in penetration testing and how you overcame them. Highlight your thought process and the practical recommendations you provided based on sound risk management principles.
✨Stay Updated on Security Trends
The security landscape is always changing, so brush up on the latest exploits and vulnerabilities. Being able to discuss current trends will show that you're proactive and passionate about your field.
