Cyber Security Specialist (Pen Testing)

• Perform infrastructure, web, cloud, and OT penetration testing
• Produce clear, actionable reports and remediation advice
• Engage with clients through the full testing lifecycle
• Contribute to tooling, methodology, and internal R&D, * Hybrid working - home-based with 1 day per week in our Belfast office or based on client site as needed for the duration of a penetration testing engagement.
• Flexible hours and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
• Monthly team lunches and quarterly team days out
• Comprehensive pension and sick pay
• 25 Leave days and 10 statutory public holidays each year
• Private Healthcare
• Annual Specsavers optical vouchers
• Exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and technical environments.
• Ongoing support for professional development and certifications.

Do you have experience in Penetration testing?, Applicants must be a UK or Irish citizen (or hold an equivalent status eligible for full UK security clearance) with 5 years of continuous UK address history., As we continue to grow significantly, securing significant contracts across Northern Ireland, we're strengthening our technical team to meet demand. We are seeking skilled Penetration Testers who are either already Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) or CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or have the technical ability and motivation to gain the above qualifications in the near future to achieve NCSC CHECK Penetration Testing status., * Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing

• Have 2+ years penetration testing experience
• Strong working knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
• Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and Nessus
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills, If you're looking to join a growing team delivering meaningful work across critical industries and want to make an impact without the bureaucracy, we'd love to hear from you.

Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security company based in Belfast. As the premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, including Cyber Incident Exercising being conducted at the highest levels, along with Cyber Advisor - Cyber Essentials, we support clients across both public and private sectors.