Penetration Tester

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Championing DE&I in NS&D Recruitment | Lead Consultant | SC & DV Cleared Talent Specialist Hybrid working, 50/50 split between home and site in BerkshireActive SC clearance required ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a leading organisation within the cyber and defence technology sector, delivering secure digital solutions to UK government and critical national infrastructure programmes. They are expanding their cyber capability and are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join the team on a long-term contract, supporting a range of high-impact security projects. THE PENETRATION TESTER ROLE: As a Penetration Tester, you will perform manual and automated testing across web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms. You’ll identify and document vulnerabilities, support red team operations, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure effective remediation and security improvements. Key responsibilities include: Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability assessments across multiple environmentsPerforming red team and threat simulation exercisesProducing detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and mitigation strategiesStaying current with emerging attack vectors, tools, and exploitsContributing to internal security awareness and best practice initiatives PENETRATION TESTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teamingStrong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoringSkilled in tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali LinuxFamiliarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security principlesExcellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skillsMust hold active SC clearance TO BE CONSIDERED: Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at kelly.harvey@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Red Team, Cyber Security, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, Vulnerability Assessment, OSCP, GPEN, CEH, CRTP, SC Cleared, NSD Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Searchability NS&D Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function General Business and Engineering Industries Engineering Services and IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime