Overview
Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider. Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure
* Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris)
* Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices
* Review and advise on web server design and implementation
* Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders
* Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development
Required Skills and Experience
* Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure)
* Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles
* Extensive experience testing web-based applications
* Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems
* Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash)
* Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques
* Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation
* Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent
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