Principal Ethical Security Tester

3 weeks ago


Malvern, United Kingdom QinetiQ Full time

Role
- Principal check team lead GG13

Able to lead multi-part, multi-site engagements, leading a larger team of testers. Able to assist in the development of new methodologies and services. You will be required to achieve UK security clearance.

Role accountability

Will lead and direct CHECK and non-CHECK engagements, and lead the testing team on engagements, acting as primary customer contact

Hold responsibility for the conduct and actions of the test team, and allocate and co-ordinate work within the team during any customer engagements
Lead customer engagements to scope and estimate effort for up and coming EST engagements
Provide career guidance and mentoring for junior team members, and support where required, recruitment of new team members
Design, plan and implement technical capabilities for the improvement of the Ethical Security Team capabilities
Lead EST engagement with the wider QinetiQ Cyber Security capabilities across the business; based on the needs of the wider QinetiQ business

Technical capability

Ability to use basic tools such as NMAP, Nessus and Burp Suite.
Can interpret results of scanners and suggest next steps to investigate potential vulnerabilities.
Can assess operating systems for vulnerabilities.
Ability to document and suggest recommendations for identified vulnerabilities for EST test reports
Propose, manage and deliver research projects across a broad technical footprint.
Provide legal and regulatory understanding to the team.
Lead and develop High Assurance methodology, tradecraft on behalf of the business

Knowledge

Understand computer network (including TCP/IP) fundamentals and common high level protocols
Understanding of operating systems
Understanding of protocols and communication sequences expected for a number of technologies (e.g. DNS server, network devices).
Advanced knowledge of issues and vulnerabilities related to both Infrastructure and Applications.

**High Assurance**: - Direct and lead technical support on high assurance engagements, planning and taking responsibility for the delivery of operations in a safe, legal and ethical manner.

Experience

7+ years in Penetration Testing and/or similar security disciplines.

**Qualifications**:
CREST CCT (Infra) and CCT (Apps) OR
TIGER Senior Security Tester (SST) (Infra) and TIGER Senior Security Tester (SST) (Apps)
CyberScheme Team Leader (CSTL Inf) and CyberScheme Team Leader (CSTL App). If you only have one, willing and likely to qualify for the other qualification
CHECK Team Leader (or eligible to become one)
Additional qualifications in Cloud (GIAC Cloud Penetration Tester), SCADA/OT, CSAS or CSAM would be desirable

Why join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture here.

Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits. You’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review what’s happening in the market. The range of benefits that we offer include, adaptive and flexible working, generous holiday entitlements, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance and much more.

About QinetiQ

As a company of over 6,000 dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.



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