Security Penetration Tester

As a Security Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of TVM (Threat & Vulnerability Management) solutions, controls and processes across the organisation. You will be liaising with Digital teams to ensure appropriate mitigation and remediation of vulnerabilities detected across our IT estate. This role requires an understanding of TVM concepts, technologies, and best practices, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and will be committed to ensuring the highest level of security, compliance, and user experience. Security Clearance: CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance is essential. You must currently hold or be able to attain CTC clearance for this role. What you'll be doing as a Security Penetration Tester:

• Help support and develop an internal penetration testing function. Conduct network, application penetration testing, code
and security reviews.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities through proof-of-concept testing. Support vulnerability management across the enterprise, ensuring that a framework for identification, categorisation and mitigation exists and is implemented and maintained. Responsible for supporting the creation of the operating model for vulnerability management, that it is shared, agreed and operates effectively across the business. Develop and maintain penetration testing documentation, policies, and procedures. Integrate cyber security solutions (e.g. vulnerability scanning tools) with existing systems, applications, and infrastructure. Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors to meet business needs. Investigate newly identified cyber security vulnerabilities and provide appropriate mitigation actions.
  
  Strong knowledge of manual penetration testing techniques and confident with operating systems and tools such as Tenable, Burp Suite, Kalli Linux. Exposure to remediating vulnerabilities and patch management in a complex business environment. Experience in remediating cyber risks in the ever-changing digital estate. Experience in a penetration testing enterprise environment. Prepare detailed reports and the ability to present findings to key stakeholders. Cyber security industry certification(s) such as CSTM/ CRT/ OSCP/CTL. Understanding of different patching management techniques and approaches for different technology stacks (e.g. SaaS, IaaS, End-User Computing, Server Estate, etc.). Knowledge of TVM concepts, technologies, and best practices, including OSINT tools, vulnerability assessment, threat modelling, etc.
  
  £72,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.