Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+
All applicants must hold an active SC clearance.
My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms
Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment
Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings
Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies
Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends
Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts
Contribute to security policies and best practices development
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming
Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring
Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable
Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills"Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+
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