Job description
Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester
Location: United Kingdom | Experience: 1 2 Years | Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Join our mission-driven security team as an Ethical Hacker, where your skills will directly enhance and protect our digital landscape. You will drive positive change by identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and ensuring robust protection across our systems, networks, and applications. Your passion for cybersecurity will help us stay ahead of emerging threats and foster a culture of proactive defense and resilience.
Skills Are Critical
This role prioritizes technical excellence in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and security analysis, leveraging industry-standard tools and methodologies to deliver actionable insights. Analytical thinking, clear communication, and a deep understanding of security protocols are essential for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform authorized penetration testing on web applications, APIs, networks, and infrastructure.
- Identify, analyze, and document security vulnerabilities and potential threats.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend effective remediation solutions.
- Evaluate security configurations, authentication mechanisms, and access controls.
- Utilize tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Nessus for thorough security testing.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports detailing findings, risk ratings, and remediation steps.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to resolve vulnerabilities and verify remediations.
- Stay current on cyber threats, attack methodologies, and security best practices.
- Ensure all testing is conducted with explicit authorization and within the approved scope.
Recruiter Insights
- Impactful Role: Directly enhances organizational security and resilience.
- Competitive Advantage: Opportunity to work with advanced tools and methodologies.
- Attractive to Top Talent: Continuous learning and exposure to the latest cyber threats.
- Preferred Skills: CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, cloud security, API and mobile app testing, familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Inclusive for Candidates with 1 2 years' experience and a passion for cybersecurity.
Candidate Insights
- Inspirational Mission: Play a vital role in proactively safeguarding digital assets.
- Growth Opportunities: Hands-on experience with modern tools and cross-functional collaboration.
- Recognition: Your contributions are valued and directly impact the organization's security posture.
- Development: Gain exposure to cloud security, DevSecOps, and industry frameworks.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside experts who value innovation and professional growth.
Step into a visionary role where your expertise drives progress and protection-empowering both your career and our organization's future.
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