Senior Penetration Tester

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Penetration Tester to join their established security team in Southampton . This role is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities in the organization's systems, networks, and applications through rigorous testing and simulation. You will play a key part in assessing the effectiveness of existing security controls and providing actionable recommendations to enhance the overall security posture. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tester to work on diverse and challenging security projects within a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networks, web applications, mobile applications, and cloud environments.
• Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities and their potential impact.
• Perform social engineering exercises to assess human vulnerabilities.
• Develop detailed reports outlining findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in professional penetration testing .
• Proficiency with a variety of penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and web application security principles.
• Experience in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical findings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid working model offering a blend of office and remote flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Support for professional certifications and ongoing training in ethical hacking .