Junior PCI Penetration Tester
JUNIOR PCI PENETRATION TESTERS - LONDON (REMOTE)
£35,000 - £45,000 | Fully Remote (UK-based) | Cybersecurity Scale-Up
A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking Junior PCI Penetration Testers to join their expanding offensive security team.
The Role:
- Conduct PCI-DSS v4.0 compliance testing including manual penetration testing, quarterly vulnerability scanning, and network segmentation assessments
- Manage client engagements from scoping through to delivery
- Perform security assessments using industry-standard tools (Nessus, nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit)
- Report findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support clients in maintaining PCI-DSS compliance
Essential Requirements:
- UK Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related subject
- 1+ years commercial penetration testing experience
- Strong understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security concepts
- Exposure to or interest in PCI-DSS compliance testing
- Programming/scripting experience
- Genuine passion for security (CTFs, bug bounty, TryHackMe, personal projects)
Desirable:
- Progress towards OSCP, CPENT, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools
- Understanding of PCI-DSS framework
Company Culture:
- Graduate-focused team valuing technical depth and continuous learning
- Strong computer science fundamentals required
- Looking for mouldable candidates who demonstrate passion for technology beyond work hours
Location:
- Fully remote within UK, optional hybrid working from London office