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# Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Spencer Scott Limited
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Software System Penetration Testing, Bioinformatics, Black-Box Testing, Cloud Computing, Linux, Open Source Intelligence, Open Web Application Security, Phishing, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Testing, Wi-Fi Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815163377-penetration-tester

## About the Role

* Proven experience of Web Application Testing, Internal Blackbox Testing, Cloud and WiFi Assessments.
 * Solid understanding of Networking.
 * Solid understanding of Windows Active Directory
 * Solid understanding of Windows / Linux experience.
 * Proven experience in pentesting, Specifically Webapp and Infrastructure.
 * Knowledge and / or experience of the OWASP Vulnerabilities
 * Must have or working towards OSCP / CRT or equivalent

## Description

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We are looking for several Penetration Testers with Web, Infrastructure testing and Red Teaming, to join a Software Engineering organisation that develops a wide range of market-leading InsureTech solutions.

Joining a small but growing team within a larger organisation, you'll come from a background in penetration testing or vulnerability research. Contributing to the development of innovative solutions and security outcomes, to both internal and external clients.

The role will include external, internal, webapp, WiFi, Cloud and redteam Pentest engagements, OSINT, Phishing Campaigns, Cyber Essentials Audits, and some Governance projects.

The team is very occasionally required to travel to a client site, so any previous experience of customer engagement or visits would be a plus, but is not essential. The role is mainly remote based, with the team having a social get together in London, every 3 months.

These Penetration Tester opportunities will pay an annual salary up to £55,000, a 10% Annual Bonus, 10% Company Pension, Private Health and Dental Care and lots more!

With that, we're seeking Penetration Testers that have / are interested in;

 * Proven experience of Web Application Testing, Internal Blackbox Testing, Cloud and WiFi Assessments.
 * Solid understanding of Networking.
 * Solid understanding of Windows Active Directory
 * Solid understanding of Windows / Linux experience.
 * Proven experience in pentesting, Specifically Webapp and Infrastructure.
 * Knowledge and / or experience of the OWASP Vulnerabilities
 * Must have or working towards OSCP / CRT or equivalent

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity and would like to find out more information, please click the apply button and a Spencer Scott Associate will be in touch.

Spencer Scott Ltd is an equal opportunity Recruitment Agency, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create inclusive working environments for all our clients.


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