Overview

SC CLEARED Penetration Tester — 3 Month contract initially. Based: Hybrid/Wokingham - 50/50. Rate: £400 - £425 (via Umbrella company).

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a number of Penetration Tester's to join the team.

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 & Experience

• 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

Security Clearance and Company Information

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.