Penetration Tester

We are offering an experienced and qualified Penetration Tester the opportunity to join our clients ever-growing group of professionals in the thriving cyber security market. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated subject specialist to continue their advancements and upskilling in innovative security control technology. The role best suits a meticulous and analytical individual who can take a coordinated approach to penetration testing, striving for results.

Technical Understandings – Penetration Tester

• Experience working within a red team environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge with Penetration Testing tools such as nmap, Wireshark, John the Ripper.
• Security network devices (firewalls, switches, SIEM, Antivirus, cryptography, etc.) and other hardware/software tools.
• Awareness of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST and how they can be applied effectively within an enterprise

Essential Requirements – Penetration Tester

• Proficiency in scripting
• Comprehensive experience using SIEM tooling operation or administration (e.g. Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and methodologies.
• Experience carrying out Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus engagements.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical people.

More about you

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Superb written and spoken English skills are vital for compiling high-quality reports and liaising with clients
• Able to work independently as well as in a team to a high standard
• Up to date knowledge on the constant and developments in the information security industry
• Ability to adapt and adjust rapidly changing priorities whilst maintaining efficiency

Salary - £50,000 - £60,000
Location – Central London

This is an amazing opportunity, an opportunity that doesn’t come around too often, so if you’re keen please either apply or furthermore, should you want to hear more about the role and company prior please email jryan@marcusdonald.com.