Penetration Tester

Guideposts Trust, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff

Penetration Tester

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Guideposts Trust, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 255799929a964b2b975defbf7ae48a37

Location ref: Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff

Full Job Description

Full time, Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Overview We are looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join our growing team. This role will be performing manual penetration testing duties across several disciplines using the appropriate methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a competent level of technical skills and be confident in finding vulnerabilities across a range of systems. The preparation and presentation of reports and technical information to a high standard is a key function, as is an ability to deliver the information to a non-technical audience. Previous experience in a penetration testing role is essential. Key Responsibilities

  • Perform formal and comprehensive application and infrastructure penetration testing engagements.
  • Provide well-written and concise technical and non-technical reports to the highest standards of written English.
  • Assist with the delivery of technical accreditations such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
  • Maintain Company systems to enable an accurate picture of the status of all projects.
  • Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions.
  • Liaise effectively with the Team Lead's and the wider penetration testing team to ensure the best execution and delivery of projects.
  • Help complete quality assessment checks against the rest of the penetration testing engagements.
  • During dedicated periods, create and contribute to internal R&D projects such as report automation and testing toolsets.
  • Liaise with the SOC and Governance Risk & Compliance teams to help maximise overall effectiveness of Penetration Testing activities.
  • Travel to client sites to conduct onsite testing as required.
  • Person specification
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a penetration testing role conducting tests across multiple environments such as web applications, APIs, internal networks, external networks, cloud platforms, and infrastructure.
  • Hold or working towards a relevant industry certification such as CPSA, CRT, OSCP, CSTM.
  • Working knowledge of recognised penetration testing methods
  • Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
  • Degree in cyber security or related field
  • Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

    We are looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to join our growing team. This role will be performing manual penetration testing duties across several disciplines using the appropriate methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a competent level of technical skills and be confident in finding vulnerabilities across a range of systems. The preparation and presentation of reports and technical information to a high standard is a key function, as is an ability to deliver the information to a non-technical audience. Previous experience in a penetration testing role is essential.,
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a penetration testing role conducting tests across multiple environments such as web applications, APIs, internal networks, external networks, cloud platforms, and infrastructure.
  • Hold or working towards a relevant industry certification such as CPSA, CRT, OSCP, CSTM.
  • Working knowledge of recognised penetration testing methods
  • Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail
  • Degree in cyber security or related field
  • Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/penetration-tester-127271247