Location: Belfast Hybrid (2 days in office / client site as required)
Type: Full-time | Flexible working hours | Hybrid
Applicants must be a UK or Irish citizen (or hold an equivalent status eligible for full UK security clearance) with 5 years of continuous UK address history.
Applicants will ideally be based in Northern Ireland (or can commute or relocate) to meet hybrid work and client site requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Who we are:
Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security company based in Belfast. We are the premier NCSC-approved provider for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, supporting both public and private sector clients with high-level cyber security services.
As we grow, we are strengthening our technical team. We seek skilled Penetration Testers who are already Cyber Scheme Team Members (CSTM) or CREST Registered Penetration Testers (CRT), or have the motivation to attain these qualifications to achieve NCSC CHECK Penetration Testing status.
What You’ll Do:
* Perform infrastructure, web, cloud, and OT penetration testing
* Produce clear, actionable reports and remediation advice
* Engage with clients throughout the testing lifecycle
* Contribute to tooling, methodology, and internal R&D
What We’re Looking For:
* Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing
* Hold CHECK Team Member or CHECK Lead status, or have the technical ability and motivation to attain CSTM certification soon
* Possess a UKCSC Professional Registration Title of Practitioner, Principal, or Chartered in Security Testing
* Strong knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
* Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nessus
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills
What We Offer:
* Hybrid working – home-based with 2 days per week in our Belfast office or at client sites
* Flexible hours and a supportive team culture
* Monthly team lunches and quarterly outings
* Comprehensive pension and sick pay
* 23 leave days and 10 public holidays annually
* Annual Specsavers optical vouchers
* Exposure to diverse sectors, clients, and technical environments
* Support for professional development and certifications
* Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
If you're interested in joining a growing team delivering impactful work across critical industries, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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