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# Junior Associate Penetration Tester

- **Company:** Radley James
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Programming, Open Web Application Security, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Scripting, Information Technology, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815182795-junior-associate-penetration-tester

## About the Role

* Practical penetration testing experience
 * Understanding of OWASP Top 10 (Web & API)
 * Strong reporting and communication skills

Bonus Skills

 * Programming/scripting experience
 * Certifications (CREST, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent)
 * Awareness of secure development and common exploitation techniques

Candidates may also be assessed on broader competencies such as risk and controls, business acumen and digital/technology capability.

## Description

This range is provided by Radley James. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

We're looking for an Associate Penetration Tester to help identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across our applications and infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals, support hands on testing and grow your offensive security skills in a supportive, structured environment.

What You'll Do

 * Conduct penetration tests on web apps, REST APIs and network/infrastructure environments
 * Document findings in clear, concise reports
 * Support remediation and collaborate with cross-functional teams

What You Bring

 * Practical penetration testing experience
 * Understanding of OWASP Top 10 (Web & API)
 * Strong reporting and communication skills

Bonus Skills

 * Programming/scripting experience
 * Certifications (CREST, OSCP, SANS, or equivalent)
 * Awareness of secure development and common exploitation techniques

Candidates may also be assessed on broader competencies such as risk and controls, business acumen and digital/technology capability.

If this is an opportunity you'd like to explore, please get in touch:

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Security and Investigations, and Investment Banking

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