Junior Penetration Tester (audit)

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented junior penetration tester to join our team. The role will also include support for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials plus.

Reporting to the Testing Lead , you will play a key role in delivering simple penetration tests, cyber essentials assessments and audits. The role will be a mixed bag initially until you have gained enough experience to pick a specific area of expertise, e.g. AI testing.

A day in the life

• Monday morning we have the Periculo Pulse, a weekly brief on the industry, threats, and news that may help with your role
• You may have a customer call to attend for a scope briefing.
• One day could be conducting a penetration test and the next, completing a Cyber Essentials Plus Audit (70/30 split)
• You will advise the customer on your findings, writing reports specifically for our specialist sectors, e.g. health, defence and AI.
• Review or update client procedures
• Continually improve our process and procedures including any AI workflows.
• Stay updated with the latest in privacy law and cyber security trends to support your clients effectively.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your expertise in cyber security and data protection, we want to hear from you!

Key Duties

• Penetration Testing of simple applications
• Testing in health, defence and AI scenarios
• Participate in client meetings to understand their security needs and requirements. Maintain positive relationships with clients through regular communication and follow-up.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Understand organisational context and risk - everything is not a critical!
• Support internal and external security audits, including preparation, coordination, and follow-up on findings.
• Conduct Cyber Essentials Plus audits once trained and certified
• Prepare and present regular reports on security risks, compliance status, and mitigation activities to senior management.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the organisation’s security posture.

• Security Plus qualification is advantageous.
• Knowledge of security standards including GDPR & ISO27001.
• Strong problem-solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Client engagement and relationship building.
• Team collaboration.
• Effective time management.
• Multitasking ability.
• Proactive issue resolution.

Pulled from the full job description

• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Free parking
• Company pension
• On-site gym
• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme, The person who gets the role will be trained by us and have all certifications paid for as required!!

Work Environment

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Melksham office.
• Comfortable office environment with pool table, ping pong table and shower.
• Onsite gym & access to recovery suite including sauna and ice bath.
• From time to time there might be a need to travel to customers’ premises.
• Good training budget

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £27,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you able to come into the Melksham office a minimum 3 days per week?