Lead Penetration Tester

We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Lead Penetration Tester who will be working as part of a testing team undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing works for customers. Day-to-day, you’ll undertake a variety of work as part of a testing team acting in a leadership capacity as an infrastructure CHECK team leader.   
Salary: £75k- £85k per annum + benefits
Location: Malvern or Bristol- hybrid (4 days per week onsite; 1-day WFH)
Working hours: 37 per week
Duration: 12 months
Requirements:  sole Uk nationals eligible for SC (dual nationals cannot apply)
  
Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking CHECK and non-CHECK security testing
• Travelling to client sites to carry out security testing engagements
• Performing research and development of new attack techniques that support and enhance the Company’s security testing capability
• Developing junior colleagues and operating with integrity and collaboration within the team
• Proposing mitigations for identified vulnerabilities and writing reports of security testing engagements for customers including signing off reports
• Scoping, estimating and bidding customer engagements as required and directed

  
Essential experience:

• The ability to be able to document, create and sign off test reports
• A Strong understanding of Active Directory, infrastructure, cloud security and common operating systems
• Previous experience delivering security testing services as a qualified (CREST or Cyber Scheme) tester
• NCSC CHECK Team Leader status in infrastructure (CCT-INF or CSTL-INF)
• A strong understanding of relevant laws and legal frameworks for security testing

  
Essential qualifications:

• CCT-INF or CSTL-INF

  
Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community