At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct security testing to uncover vulnerabilities in hardware and software systems.
- Company: Join a collaborative team focused on making technology safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and exploration in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the security of next-generation networks.
- Qualifications: Curiosity-driven with a passion for security testing and analysis.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 80000 £ per year.
Salary: £40,000 - 80,000 per year
Requirements
- Conduct security testing on hardware and software to uncover vulnerabilities in complex systems.
- Apply positive and negative testing techniques to stress-test network functions and protocols.
- Script and automate assessments to improve efficiency and repeatability.
- Investigate, analyse, and clearly communicate technical findings and risks.
- Contribute to high quality, actionable technical reports.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll play a hands-on role in security testing across hardware, software, and telecoms specific technologies.
- Your work will include:
- Conducting security testing on hardware and software to uncover vulnerabilities in complex systems.
- Applying positive and negative testing techniques to stress-test network functions and protocols.
- Scripting and automating assessments to improve efficiency and repeatability.
- Freeing up your time to do interesting work.
- Investigating, analysing, and clearly communicating technical findings and risks.
- Contributing to high quality, actionable technical reports.
Technologies
- Hardware
- HTTP
- Network
- Security
Join a collaborative, inclusive team where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work has genuine impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, experiment, and grow, while helping shape the security of next generation networks. We strive to offer a great work–life balance — if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.
Successful applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to hold an SC clearance with no restrictions. You are welcome to apply without already holding SC clearance; however, you will not be able to start in post until the clearance has been successfully granted.
Penetration Tester employer: Sivara GmbH
Join a forward-thinking company in Birmingham that prioritises innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Penetration Testers. With a strong focus on work-life balance and flexible working options, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the security of next-generation networks. Embrace a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages exploration, ensuring that your career development is as dynamic as the technology you work with.
