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Penetration Tester – Cyber Security Contract until December 2025 (extension likely) Hybrid working, 50/50 split between home and site in Berkshire Active SC clearance required ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a leading organisation within the cyber and defence technology sector, delivering secure digital solutions to UK government and critical national infrastructure programmes. They are expanding their cyber capability … and are seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join the team on a long-term contract, supporting a range of high-impact security projects. THE PENETRATION TESTER ROLE: As a Penetration Tester, you will perform manual and automated testing across web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms. You’ll identify and document vulnerabilities, support red team operations, and collaborate with … exercises Producing detailed reports outlining findings, risks, and mitigation strategies Staying current with emerging attack vectors, tools, and exploits Contributing to internal security awareness and best practice initiatives PENETRATION TESTER ESSENTIAL SKILLS: Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Skilled in tools such as Burp More ❯