Cyber Security Specialist (Pen Testing)
Posted 1 week ago by Cyber Guarded Ltd
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cyber Security Specialist (Pen Testing) role at Cyber Guarded Ltd in Belfast involves performing various types of penetration testing, including infrastructure, web, cloud, and operational technology. The position requires candidates to engage with clients throughout the testing lifecycle and produce actionable reports. Ideal applicants should have hands-on experience in penetration testing and relevant qualifications or the motivation to obtain them. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Key Skills:
- Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing
- CHECK Team Member or CHECK Lead status, or readiness to pursue CSTM exam
- UKCSC Professional Registration Title of Practitioner, Principal or Chartered in Security Testing Specialism
- Strong working knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
- Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and Nessus
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills
Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Location: Belfast Hybrid (2 days in office / client site as required) Type: Full-time | Flexible working hours | Hybrid Applicants must be a UK or Irish citizen (or hold an equivalent status eligible for full UK security clearance) with 5 years of continuous UK address history. Applicants will ideally be based in Northern Ireland (or can commute or relocate) to meet hybrid work and client site requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Who We Are Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security company based in Belfast. As the premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, including Cyber Incident Exercising being conducted at the highest levels, along with Cyber Advisor - Cyber Essentials, we support clients across both public and private sectors. As we continue to grow significantly, securing significant contracts across Northern Ireland, were strengthening our technical team to meet demand.
We are seeking skilled Penetration Testers who are either already Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) or CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or have the technical ability and motivation to gain the above qualifications in the near future to achieve NCSC CHECK Penetration Testing status.
What Youll 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 Were Looking For
- Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing
- Either: Already hold CHECK Team Member or CHECK Lead status, or Have the technical depth and readiness to pursue the CSTM exam soon
- Hold a UKCSC Professional Registration Title of Practitioner, Principal or Chartered in the Security Testing Specialism.
- Strong working knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
- Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and Nessus
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills
What We Offer
- Hybrid working home-based with 2 days per week in our Belfast office or based on client site as needed for the duration of a penetration testing engagement.
- Flexible hours and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
- Monthly team lunches and quarterly team days out
- Comprehensive pension and sick pay
- 23 Leave days and 10 statutory public holidays each year
- Private Healthcare
- Annual Specsavers optical vouchers
- Exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and technical environments.
- Ongoing support for professional development and certifications.
Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications. If you're looking to join a growing team delivering meaningful work across critical industries and want to make an impact without the bureaucracy, wed love to hear from you. Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Skills Penetration Test Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Burp suite OWASP