Penetration Tester
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working Available)
An established cyber security consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its growing technical team based in Cheltenham. Working with clients across a variety of sectors, you will deliver offensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations to improve security posture. This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct infrastructure, web application, and vulnerability assessments.
- Perform penetration testing activities across client environments.
- Deliver clear, accurate, and professional technical reports.
- Support client engagements from initial scoping through to delivery.
- Identify and communicate security risks and remediation recommendations.
- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry developments.
- Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality security services.
Requirements
- Previous experience in penetration testing or offensive security.
- Experience testing infrastructure and web applications.
- Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies.
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, CHECK, CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP, or equivalent are desirable.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Ongoing training and certification support.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business.
- Exposure to a wide range of client projects and technologies.
- Company pension and additional employee benefits
