2 of 2 Permanent Junior Penetration Tester Jobs in the South West

Junior Penetration Tester (Career Switch Opportunity) Location: Hybrid – Bristol/Cheltenham area (travel a couple of times per month, expenses covered) Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience) Clearance: Must be eligible for SC and DV clearance (British citizenship required) About the Role Our client, a specialist cybersecurity consultancy, is seeking technically skilled professionals who are … ready to transition into a hands-on Penetration Testing role. This position is ideal for candidates currently working in roles such as Network Engineer , Systems Administrator , SOC Analyst , or similar, who are looking to move into offensive security and ethical hacking. As a Junior Penetration Tester, you’ll work alongside experienced security consultants on a variety … ll gain exposure to a broad range of testing activities — from infrastructure and web application assessments to red teaming and vulnerability research. Key Responsibilities Assist in the delivery of penetration tests and vulnerability assessments. Support senior testers in scoping, executing, and reporting on client engagements. Develop and document exploits, proof-of-concepts, and findings. Contribute to continuous learning and More ❯

Are you an aspiring penetration tester looking to work with real threats, real tools, and real impact? You’ll be joining a growing cyber security consultancy focused exclusively on keeping critical national infrastructure secure. You’ll support a team of expert ethical hackers, helping test systems, applications, and networks for vulnerabilities - working alongside seasoned professionals while sharpening your … conduct vulnerability assessments, and support threat hunting within a well-established SOC. You'll develop your skills using industry-standard tools, investigate incidents, and provide actionable remediation advice. Role: Junior Penetration Tester Location: London/Hybrid Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (DOE) Ideally, you’ll have: 6+ months of proven penetration or security testing experience Knowledge More ❯