Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester

Posted 2 weeks ago by Cyber Guarded Ltd

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£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Penetration Tester role at Cyber Guarded Ltd in Belfast involves conducting penetration tests across various platforms and environments, producing detailed reports, and engaging with clients to understand their needs. The position requires a strong background in cyber security and a passion for tackling technical challenges. The company offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes professional development within a supportive team culture. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in penetration testing and relevant qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting penetration tests across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, mobile platforms, and operational technology.
  • Performing both manual and automated testing using a range of tools and techniques.
  • Producing clear, concise reports with actionable remediation advice tailored to client needs.
  • Engaging directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver technical debriefs.
  • Staying ahead of evolving threats, techniques, and industry standards.
  • Supporting the continuous development of internal tools, methodologies, and capability.

Key Skills:

  • Demonstrable experience in penetration testing (2+ years).
  • CTL or CTM status, or equivalent.
  • Solid knowledge of networking, operating systems (Linux, Windows), and web technologies.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, and Kali Linux.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and modern attack techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
  • UK or Irish nationality, or an equivalent status that permits full security clearance.

Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Penetration Tester

Location: Belfast

Hybrid (2 days in office / client site as required)

Type: Full-time | Flexible working hours | Hybrid

Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long established and independent cyber security firm 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, having recently secured several high-impact, multi-year contracts across Northern Ireland, were strengthening our technical team to meet demand. Were looking for experienced Penetration Testers who are passionate about cyber security, thrive on technical challenges, and want to be part of a trusted and growing consultancy.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Conducting penetration tests across infrastructure, applications, cloud environments, mobile platforms and operational technology.
  • Performing both manual and automated testing using a range of tools and techniques.
  • Producing clear, concise reports with actionable remediation advice tailored to client needs.
  • Engaging directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver technical debriefs.
  • Staying ahead of evolving threats, techniques and industry standards.
  • Supporting the continuous development of internal tools, methodologies and capability.

What Were Looking For

  • Demonstrable experience in penetration testing (2+ years).
  • CTL or CTM status, or equivalent: All CHECK Team Leaders (CTL) must hold a UK CSC Professional Title at Principal level or above.
  • Solid knowledge of networking, operating systems (Linux, Windows) and web technologies.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus and Kali Linux.
  • Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and modern attack techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • UK or Irish nationality, or an equivalent status that permits full security clearance (sponsorship is not available)

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working home-based with 2 days per week in our Belfast office or on client site as needed.
  • Flexible hours and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
  • Monthly team lunches and quarterly team days out
  • Comprehensive pension and sick pay
  • 23 Flexible 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: £40,000-£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.

Skills: Penetration Test Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Burp suite OWASP

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