Penetration Tester

3 weeks ago

Tyne And Wear UK, North East England, United Kingdom Blair West Full time

Blair West are supporting an investor backed, and successfully scaling, cyber security business in the North East in a search for an experienced Cyber Security Penetration Tester. Using your excellent analytic and investigative skills, you will join a warm and friendly team and play a central role in delivering a combination of project and support-based work. The role is varied and you will be asked to perform a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced collaborative environment.


The opportunity:


  • Conduct thorough and detailed application and penetration testing assessments.
  • Perform vulnerability and attack surface assessments, providing actionable remediation and recommendations.
  • Assist with client pre-engagement activities, including scoping and drafting proposals.
  • Ensure timely delivery of penetration testing projects, adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Create clear and concise reports, tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Research and investigate new technologies, security topics, and vulnerabilities, contributing to the team's knowledge and responsible disclosure efforts.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to Graduate and Junior penetration testers when applicable.


You’ll be the ideal candidate for this role if you have:


  • A qualification in an IT Security subject or Computer Sciences.
  • Relevant industry certifications. For example: CompTIA, GIAC, OffSec, EC-Council, CREST.
  • Experience working in a SOC/Security team including penetration testing, using standard industry tools and custom scripts, of at least one of the following: Web Applications; On premise Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure; or Mobile Applications.
  • An excellent understanding of current and new IT security technologies, breaches, and trends.
  • Good general understanding of Infrastructure and standard network technologies, including cloud and/or hybrid environments (GCP, AWS and Azure).
  • Experience of with Linux, and proficiency in scripting languages e.g. Python, Bash.
  • Eligibility for BPSS/SC clearance.


The benefits included with this opportunity:


  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Casual dress.
  • Hybrid working is open for discussion.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free parking.
  • On-site parking.
  • Quarterly Social Events.
  • Financial support to study for and achieve additional penetration testing qualifications.


Our commitment:


Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.

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