Senior Penetration Tester
- glasgow, scotland, EH1 1BG, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
- £90,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking an elite Senior Penetration Tester to join their fully remote security team. This role is crucial for proactively identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities within our client's diverse technological landscape before malicious actors can. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on complex penetration tests across web applications, networks, and cloud environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled ethical hacker to work with a cutting-edge organization, tackling challenging security assessments from anywhere in the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, scope, and conduct comprehensive penetration tests across various attack vectors, including web applications, APIs, networks, and cloud infrastructure.
- Utilize a wide range of offensive security tools and techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
- Perform thorough analysis of findings and develop clear, actionable remediation recommendations.
- Create detailed technical reports documenting methodologies, findings, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to provide guidance on secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation.
- Stay current with the latest penetration testing techniques, tools, and threat landscapes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in penetration testing and offensive security.
- Demonstrated expertise in web application security, network security, and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
- Proficiency with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and Kali Linux.
- Advanced understanding of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25) and exploit development.
- Relevant certifications like OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, or CISSP are highly preferred.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
- Fully remote working environment , offering maximum flexibility.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.
- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging security assessments.
- Contribute to a culture of security excellence from anywhere in the world.


