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# Penetration Tester

- **Company:** GA Global Consulting Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://auricoe.com/opportunities/penetration-tester

## About the Role

* Display experience of penetration testing, IT/information security/ cyber security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF and GITC.
 * Possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
 * Any accreditations in the area of Cyber Security would be beneficial but not essential such as CEH, OSCP, OSCE, CHECK Team Member CISA, CISSP, CISM or ISO27001 lead auditor.
 * Understanding of the audit process - identify the environment, understand risk, decide on the scope, create a list of evidence to obtain, Ownership, Accountability, Control, Empowerment, Responsibility

Challenge

Ambitious, Driven, Forward thinking, Growth, Inquisitive, Personal development, Self- critical, Self-improvement

Commitment

Dedication, Dependability, Discipline, Fidelity, Loyalty, Reliability, Temperance

Confidence

Assertiveness, Belief, Boldness, Certainty, Decisiveness, Intuitive, Prudence

Flexibility

Adaptability, Agility, Balance, Changeable, Versatility

Innovation

Discovery, Exploration, Foresight, Progressive, Transformation

Integrity

Altruism, Ethical, Fairness, Honesty, Open minded, Transparency, Trustworthy

Leadership

Competence, Inspiring, Order, Organisation, Originality, Memorable, Status

Passion

Dynamism, Energy, Enthusiasm, Fun, Intensity, Joy, Motivation, Optimism, Vigour

Performance

Consistency, Credibility, Effective, Efficiency, Execution, Impactful, Productivity, Results driven, Work ethic

Quality

Accuracy, Brilliance, Efficiency, Excellence, Expertise, First class, Insightful, Intelligence, Precision

Respect

Compassion, Empathy, Dignity, Humility, Kindness, Reputation, Reverence, Sincerity, Tolerance

Simplicity

Clear, Intuitive, Logical, Purpose, Reason

Speed

Immediacy, Promptly, Responsiveness, Spontaneous, Timeliness

Teamwork

Collaboration, Communication, Cooperation, Co-prosperity, Partnerships, Relationships, Synergy,

Tenacity

Bravery, Courageous, Determination, Perseverance, Persistence, Resilience, Rigour

Vision

Creativity, Curiosity, Entrepreneurial, Growth mindset, Imagination, Risk taking, Thinking out of the box

## Description

* Perform Penetration Testing and technical parts of the scoping, planning, delivery and reporting of cybersecurity audits in the Technology domain across all Operating Companies.
 * Be the subject matter expert within the Technology domain in the areas of ethical hacking, penetration testing, and wider use of technology and data to detect cybersecurity risks.
 * Continuously learn and evolve in terms of keeping up to date with new technologies and the ever-dynamic threat landscape.
 * Build positive working relationships with cybersecurity leaders across the organisation.
 * Support the Cybersecurity Audit Lead - and Heads of Audit - in the delivery of cyber security audit plans by providing knowledge and expertise.


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