Penetration Tester

Cheltenham
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Software System Penetration Testing
Mobile Application Software
Red Team (Cyber Security)
Web Applications
Large Language Models
Purple Team (Cyber Security)
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Job Title: Penetration TesterLocation: Fully RemoteSalary: £45,000 + £5,000 Staff BudgetExperience Required: 2-3 Years My client is looking to appoint a skilled Penetration Tester to join their growing cybersecurity team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a security-focused environment where you will play a key role in identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening overall security posture across a range of modern technologies. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality security assessments across multiple platforms while supporting wider offensive security initiatives.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:Conduct penetration testing across web applications, mobile applications, and internal infrastructure.Perform vulnerability assessments and provide clear remediation guidance.Support security assurance activities across business-critical systems.Collaborate with internal teams to improve defensive capabilities.Contribute to red team / purple team exercises where applicable.Stay current with emerging threats, tools, and attack techniques, including developments in AI security.Required Skills & Experience:2-3 years' commercial experience in penetration testing or offensive security.OSCP certification is essential.Hands-on experience testing web and mobile applications.Strong understanding of common attack vectors, methodologies, and reporting.Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Desirable:CREST or Cyber Scheme certifications.Exposure to AI / LLM security testing or emerging AI attack surfaces.Red team or purple team experience.Experience working within large-scale or enterprise environments.Package:£45,000 base salary.Additional £5,000 annual staff budget (training, development, equipment, etc.).Fully remote working.Strong opportunities for progression and professional development. If you're an OSCP-certified Penetration Tester looking for your next challenge in a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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