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
More Security Testing Specialist – Dive Deep. Think Differently. Build Secure Systems. You’re someone who can’t help but ask What’s really going on under here? Whether it’s a telecoms protocol, a complex system, or a bespoke piece of hardware, you’re driven by curiosity and motivated by making real world technology safer. 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: UKTL
Join a forward-thinking company in Birmingham that prioritises employee growth and work-life balance, offering flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. As a Penetration Tester, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your innovative ideas are valued, and you can make a real impact on the security of next-generation networks. With opportunities for continuous learning and development, this is an excellent place for those looking to advance their careers in a meaningful way.
