Penetration Tester – HIRING ASAP
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Till end of December 2025 with an extension thereafter
Location: 2-3 days in Wokingham, 2-3 days remote working.
Rate: £459 per day inside ir35
Responsibilities
* Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms.
* Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessments.
* 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.
Key Skills
* 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".