JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE)
£35,000 - £45,000 | Fully Remote (UK-based) | Cybersecurity Scale-Up
A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team.
The Role:
* Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments
* Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery
* Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit)
* Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance
Essential Requirements:
* UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject
* 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience
* Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts
* Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing
* Programming/scripting experience
* Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects)
Desirable:
* Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
* Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
* Understanding of PCI-DSS framework
Company Culture:
* Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning
* Strong computer science fundamentals required
* Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours
Location:
* Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office