Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working Available)

An established cyber security consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its growing technical team based in Cheltenham.

Working with clients across a variety of sectors, you will deliver offensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations to improve security posture. This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct infrastructure, web application, and vulnerability assessments.

- Perform penetration testing activities across client environments.

- Deliver clear, accurate, and professional technical reports.

- Support client engagements from initial scoping through to delivery.

- Identify and communicate security risks and remediation recommendations.

- Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry developments.

- Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality security services.

Requirements

- Previous experience in penetration testing or offensive security.

- Experience testing infrastructure and web applications.

- Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar platforms.

- Strong understanding of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies.

- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, CHECK, CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP, or equivalent are desirable.

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary.

- Ongoing training and certification support.

- Career progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business.

- Exposure to a wide range of client projects and technologies.

- Company pension and additional employee benefits.