Penetration Testing Specialist
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: SC or NATO Secret
Start: March 2025 (Through to 31/12/25)
The Role
As a Penetration Testing Specialist, you will:
* Conduct web and application-level penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
* Perform security design reviews to ensure compliance with policies and directives.
* Provide expert security consultancy and advice to projects and organisational plans.
* Deliver technical briefings on security reports and testing outcomes.
What You’ll Bring
* Experience: Over 5 years of demonstrated expertise in:
* Web application and thick-client penetration testing.
* Security vulnerability assessment in operating systems, software, protocols, and networks.
* Researching and evaluating security technologies and products.
* Technical Skills:
* Proficiency in system and network administration for UNIX and Windows systems.
* Strong command of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognised methodologies.
* Scripting expertise in at least one of the following: Perl, Python, Ruby, or shell scripting (bash, ksh, csh).
* Deep knowledge of system security, authentication protocols, cryptography, application security, and malware protection techniques.
* Soft Skills:
* Ability to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
* Proven capability to produce clear, structured technical reports, including executive summaries, technical findings, and remediation plans.
You must currently hold SC or NATO Secret to be considered for this contract and be based in the UK.