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Cyber Security Specialist (Pen Testing), Chesterfield
Client: Cyber Guarded Ltd
Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
Location: Belfast Hybrid (2 days in office / client site as required)
Type: Full-time | Flexible working hours | Hybrid
Applicants must be UK or Irish citizens (or hold an equivalent status eligible for full UK security clearance) with 5 years of continuous UK address history.
Applicants should ideally be based in Northern Ireland (or able to commute or relocate) to meet hybrid work and client site requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Who we are:
Cyber Guarded Ltd is an established independent cyber security company based in Belfast. As a premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, we support both public and private sector clients.
As we grow, we are strengthening our technical team. We seek skilled Penetration Testers who are either already Cyber Scheme Team Members (CSTM) or CREST Registered Penetration Testers (CRT), or have the ability and motivation to achieve these qualifications soon to attain NCSC CHECK Penetration Testing status.
What You’ll Do:
* Perform infrastructure, web, cloud, and OT penetration testing
* Produce clear, actionable reports and remediation advice
* Engage with clients through the full testing lifecycle
* Contribute to tooling, methodology, and internal R&D
What We’re Looking For:
* Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing
* Hold CHECK Team Member or CHECK Lead status, or the ability to pursue CSTM soon
* Possess UKCSC Professional Registration Title of Practitioner, Principal, or Chartered in Security Testing
* Strong knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
* Experience with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Nessus
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills
What We Offer:
* Hybrid working: home-based with 2 days/week in Belfast or client site
* Flexible hours and supportive team culture
* Monthly team lunches and quarterly team days out
* Comprehensive pension and sick pay
* 23 leave days plus 10 public holidays annually
* Annual Specsavers optical vouchers
* Exposure to diverse sectors, clients, and environments
* Support for professional development and certifications
* Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
If you're interested in joining a growing team delivering impactful work across critical industries, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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