Security Consultant- Penetration Testing

Introduction

We need: • A Penetration Testing Consultant in our head offices in Swindon. • Competitive salary on a permanent contract. • Closing date 8/06/2017

Nationwide strives to ensure that the organisation remains robust and resilient and continues to provide outstanding service to our members. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our Technical Test team that helps to ensure our customers' data is protected and controlled through day-to-day lifecycle management of testing and reporting to ensure vulnerabilities are treated in a timely fashion.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for an energetic and experienced security professional with a proven track record of working in and co-ordinating security testing functions, particularly in the field of Penetration Testing. You'll be used to working in a fast paced environment where you are responsible for maintaining high standards of operational output. As a minimum requirement you'll have: • Significant experience of Penetration Testing and a solid security / Cyber / IT background • Detailed knowledge of Penetration Testing, including the Tools, Techniques and Methodologies used. • Technical skills appropriate for a large complex technical area with formal qualification e.g. OSCP, CEH, CREST, QSTM or equivalent experience. • Be a resilient and highly motivated self-starter who relishes a challenge . It would be nice if you also had: • Experience of an equivalent role at a large financial services provider.

What you'll be doing

As a Security Consultant in the Technical Security Test Team you will join a small team of experienced and dedicated security professionals who provide a technical security testing service to all areas and levels of the business. Your core responsibilities will be to apply processes and tools to test for the presence of security vulnerabilities in Nationwide and supplier systems to meet Strategic, Operational and Tactical objectives. You'll be effective at communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and you will be adept at articulating technical vulnerabilities and recommendations using layman's language. In conjunction with our internal risk management framework you will evaluate identified vulnerabilities and using your influencing skills you will ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely and effective manner with the focus on our members' interests. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of, and experience in, a diverse range of technologies including: web based and/or networking with a clear focus on security. In addition, you will have a detailed understanding of security testing methodologies together with an awareness of cyber security issues faced by financial organisations. The individual we are looking for will have a strong delivery focus, be self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude and eager to seek out new challenges.

Salary: GBP41,535 - GBP55,380. Date posted: 10/05/2017