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Senior Resourcing Consultant @ Synapri | Recruitment Specialist
Cyber Security Engineer (Penetration Tester)
London Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)
Competitive rate
Inside IR35
Contract 3mths (initial)
SC Cleared
Are you a qualified Penetration Tester or Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in application security, cloud platforms, and DevSecOps?
Join a high-impact Application Security team working on security automation and vulnerability testing across mission-critical digital services
What You’ll Do
* Conduct penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on web apps, APIs, and cloud infra (AWS & Azure)
* Improve security automation tooling (CI/CD, SAST, DAST, IaC scans)
* Collaborate with developers to fix vulnerabilities and promote secure coding
* Support compliance with NCSC and wider security standards
What You’ll Need
* Proven experience in ethical hacking / pen testing
* Strong with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Nikto
* Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (GitHub Advanced Security, Veracode, IaC scanning)
* Cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure)
* Scripting: Python, Bash
* Certifications: OSCP, CREST, or TIGER Scheme
* Familiarity with NCSC guidelines, Cyber Essentials Plus
* Threat modelling and secure architecture skills
If you're a qualified Penetration Tester ready to make an impact in UK Gov cybersecurity, apply now or reach out for a confidential chat.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
Government Administration, Staffing and Recruiting, and Government Relations Services
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