SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Tester

iO Associates
UK
26 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software System Penetration Testing Bash Shell Unix Python (Programming Language) Korn Shell Network Security Network Administration Windows PowerShell Strategies of Testing Web Applications Scripting
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GWAPT Information Technology Golang

Job description

Lead Principal Consultant - Penetration Tester

iO Associates is seeking SC or NATO Cleared Penetration Testers for a 12 month contract (outside IR35) starting in January, with a likely extension. This is a 100% remote role available to candidates based in the UK or a NATO country.

The client offers up to £400 per day (outside IR35). The work is structured as roughly two sprints per month.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in web application penetration testing, IT infrastructure penetration testing, network security architecture design
  • Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks
  • Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems
  • Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies
  • Scripting skills in at least one of: Python, Go, PowerShell, shell (bash, ksh, csh)
  • Professional qualifications: OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, CREST Certified Web Application Tester, GXPN, GWAPT or equivalent
  • Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies
  • Prior experience in an international environment with military and civilian elements
  • Knowledge of NATO organization and internal structure

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology - Military & International Affairs

For more information, please apply or send an updated CV to and a recruiter will call you to discuss the role.

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience (at least 3 years) in web application penetration testing, IT infrastructure penetration testing, network security architecture design
  • Assessing security vulnerabilities within OS, software, protocols & networks
  • Knowledge in system and network administration of UNIX and Windows systems
  • Use of penetration testing tools, techniques, and recognized testing methodologies
  • Scripting skills in at least one of: Python, Go, PowerShell, shell (bash, ksh, csh)
  • Professional qualifications: OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, GPEN, CREST Certified Web Application Tester, GXPN, GWAPT or equivalent
  • Familiarity with risk analysis methodologies
  • Prior experience in an international environment with military and civilian elements
  • Knowledge of NATO organization and internal structure

Benefits & conditions

The client offers up to £400 per day (outside IR35). The work is structured as roughly two sprints per month.

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