Pen Tester
Posted 1 day ago by 1763632573
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Wokingham
Summary: The role of a Pen Tester involves identifying vulnerabilities in an organization's IT infrastructure, applications, and networks to enhance cybersecurity. The position requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills to convey complex findings to non-technical stakeholders. The role is hybrid, requiring presence in the office three days a week and two days working from home. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance and be a sole UK National.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through rigorous testing.
- Employ manual and automated techniques to simulate real-world attacks.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the evolving threat landscape.
- Document findings in detailed reports with clear remediation recommendations.
- Communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- 2-3 years of experience in an IT security role at CTM level.
- Active SC clearance or ability to attain it.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g., Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap).
- Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems (Windows & *NIX).
- Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, and wireless technologies.
- Understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS).
- Ability to work effectively within a team and share knowledge.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Wokingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Role Title: PEN Tester
Location: Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham RG41 5BN | Hybrid - 3 office / 2 home
Duration: 30/06/2026
Rate: 500p/d via Umbrella
Clearance: Contractor must hold active SC Clearance and be a sole UK National
Role Description:
A penetration tester plays a vital role within the UK's cybersecurity industry, particularly when assisting organisations with managing and mitigating security risks.
The core responsibilities of a penetration tester are to identify vulnerabilities that are present in an organisation's IT infrastructure, applications and networks through rigorous testing. Employing both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks, this will assess a company's security posture against any potential threats. Testers should also be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape, adhering to ethical guidelines especially when handling sensitive data.
In addition to strong technical skills, a penetration tester also needs to be able to demonstrate strong communication skills so complex findings can be described to non-technical stakeholders.
Required skills, experience and personal attributes:
Proven experience (2-3 years) in an IT security role to CTM level is essential and have, or be able to attain SC clearance (UK Single National) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Great organisation skills and ability to work in a pressurised environment whilst working towards and achieving deadlines. Use of MS Office software such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools including (Burpsuite, Metasploit, Nmap) etc Good knowledge of multiple Operating Systems (OS) including Windows & *NIX Ability to configure network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices and wireless technologies Document findings in detailed reports, providing clear recommendations for remediation using in-house developed reporting tool.
Good understanding of common security standards and regulatory compliance such as GDPR, ISO27001 and PCI DSS An ability to work effectively and positively within a team and willing to collaborate and readily share knowledge and skills
