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# Penetration Tester

- **Company:** 1 Hr Ago By Reed
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Cyber Security, Web Applications, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/penetration-tester/57205888

## About the Role

* CREST CCT-App certified (or working towards)
 * Strong application security testing experience
 * Web application, API and mobile testing expertise
 * Excellent technical reporting and client-facing skills
 * UK cyber security industry experience
 * SC clearance eligibility

Desirable:

 * CCT-INF
 * NCSC CTAS/CPA knowledge
 * Defence or Government experience
 * Threat Intelligence or security research background



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