Job Description
Junior Penetration Tester (Career Switch Opportunity)
Location: Hybrid – Bristol/Cheltenham area (travel a couple of times per month, expenses covered)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
Clearance: Must be eligible for SC and DV clearance (British citizenship required)
About the Role
Our client, a specialist cybersecurity consultancy, is seeking technically skilled professionals who are ready to transition into a hands-on Penetration Testing role. This position is ideal for candidates currently working in roles such as Network Engineer, Systems Administrator, SOC Analyst, or similar, who are looking to move into offensive security and ethical hacking.
As a Junior Penetration Tester, you’ll work alongside experienced security consultants on a variety of client engagements across sectors including defence, government, and critical infrastructure. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of testing activities — from infrastructure and web application assessments to red teaming and vulnerability research.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in the delivery of penetration tests and vulnerability assessments.
2. Support senior testers in ...