Penetration Tester

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 August 2025
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Cybersecurity
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SKILLS

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment OWASP Top 10 Burp Suite Metasploit Nessus Nmap Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

Penetration Tester role at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]. This full-time position offers remote and hybrid options and involves comprehensive penetration testing, vulnerability identification, and collaboration with development teams to improve security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing comprehensive penetration testing on web applications, networks, and infrastructure
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and providing detailed reports with recommendations for remediation
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to identify areas of concern
  • Collaborating with development and IT teams to improve overall security posture
  • Keeping up to date with the latest security threats, techniques, and tools to ensure effective testing

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar role within cybersecurity
  • Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CVEs) and attack techniques
  • Familiarity with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, and Nmap
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Performing comprehensive penetration testing on web applications, networks, and infrastructure
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and providing detailed reports with recommendations for remediation
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to identify areas of concern
  • Collaborating with development and IT teams to improve overall security posture
  • Keeping up to date with the latest security threats, techniques, and tools to ensure effective testing

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Penetration Tester or in a similar role within cybersecurity
  • Strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, CVEs) and attack techniques
  • Familiarity with penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, and Nmap
  • Certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills to present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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