Cyber Security- Penetration Tester

Cyber Security Penetration Tester - Permanent Job - £50,000-60,000+ Benefits - Location: Southampton

Become a Penetration Tester at an exciting growing organisation.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a growing part of a company working on interesting and dynamic projects?

Your new company

This local Cyber Security business is well regarded and recognises the importance that security plays on growth within organisations. They pride themselves on safeguarding the reputation of all their clients whether large corporates or boutiques. With the highest level of technical expertise, they deliver bespoke Cyber Security and Penetration Testing services to ensure holistic effective risk management.
Offering a competitive salary and fantastic benefits, with this opportunity the successful Penetration Tester will receive excellent sponsored training and development opportunities.

Your new role

Working within a highly skilled team as a Penetration Tester, the successful candidate will simulate attacks to identify security vulnerabilities. Once identified, they will test networks, systems, and applications, including Mobile, IoT, SCADA and VSAT devices. They will then provide a report and advise on any vulnerabilities found. This person will also be expected to provide advice and support to less experienced team members, with a view to mentoring these colleagues.

What you'll need to succeed

My client is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who can:

• Understand complex computer systems and technical cyber security terms
• Carry out remote testing of a client's network, or onsite testing of their

infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities

• Work with clients to determine scope, approach and test requirements
• Plan penetration methods, scripts and tests
• Consider the impact of security vulnerabilities on the target business
• Advise on methods to remediate security vulnerabilities
• Create reports and recommendations from your test finding
• Present the security vulnerabilities and business risk to technical and non-technical

audiences

You will need to possess:

• Excellent spoken and written communication to explain your methods to a technical

and non-technical audience

• The ability to think creatively and strategically to penetrate security systems
• Good time management and organisational skills to meet strict client deadlines
• Ethical integrity to be trusted with a high level of confidential information
• Commitment to continuously updating your technical knowledge base
• Teamwork skills, to support colleagues and share techniques
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the persistence to apply different techniques

to get the job done

Desired Qualifications/Certifications: Ideally you will have a degree in one of the following subjects:

• Computer science
• Cyber security
• Forensic computing
• Computing and information systems
• Network management
• Computer systems engineering

Or one or more professional qualifications such as:

• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) Certification
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification
• Check Team Member (CTM) or equivalent
• Company certification schemes from major vendors and equipment providers like

Microsoft (MCP, MCSE) or CISCO (CCNA Security)

What you'll get in return

• 37-hour working week
• Hybrid working pattern (Office based in conjunction with agreed home

working; plus, on occasion travel to meet clients)

• You will have a high level of responsibility; plus, maintain a high level of concentration

with attention to detail

• You will receive a range of benefits such as bonuses and sponsored training and development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your CV directly to Craig.Boddy@hays.com