Penetration Tester / Cyber Security Consultant | London or Home Based
- Recruiter
- RecruitmentRevolution.com Ltd
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £55,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
- Posted
- 20 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2017
- Ref
- 10381
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Penetration Tester / Cyber Security Consultant
London or home based with travel to client sites as required
£55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience + Benefits
About Us:
We are an information audit, risk, security and compliance company supplying professional services across a broad range of sectors.
The Company was initially formed in 2008 to specialise in payment security and has since grown organically into a highly respected thought-leading information risk, cyber security and compliance consultancy.
By combining creative thinking, selective hiring, passionate vision and exceptional service, our small highly experienced team provides a commercially balanced blend of strategic and tactical advice, technical assessments and assurance & audit services. We supply to companies across many sectors including retail, insurance, financial services and telecommunication.
The Penetration Tester / Cyber Security Consultant Role:
Reporting to the Head of Consultancy the primary role of the Penetration Tester is to undertake hands-on penetration testing to support our assurance services. Over time and in line with our business expansion, this role will also offer a rare opportunity for the right candidate to enhance the Penetration Testing services.
Penetration Tester / Cyber Security Consultant Key Required Skills and Experience:
- Hands-on external penetration testing experience
- Exposure to a variety of security testing tools and exploits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action
- Current technical understanding of security threats, trends and solutions
- Strong demonstrated ability to take vulnerabilities and articulate the actual business risk along with good reporting writing and client presentation skills
- Familiarity with Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, CREST, Tigerscheme (Check Team Leader), and CESG Check
- A consultative manner and customer facing skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and advise on best practice.
- An interest in growing the Penetration Testing Practice and improving the services
- The ambition to grow with the business
- An enquiring mind, the tenacity to overcome technical challenges, and an ability to approach problems from different perspectives
- A commitment to personal development and keeping a current knowledge of the security industry threats and best practices. Ability to travel as required
You might also have:
- Knowledge of firewalls and other security network products
- Knowledge of applied cryptographic protocols
- CSSLP, OSWE, GAWPT, or GXPN certification(s)
- Experience hacking hardware or embedded systems
Interested? Just Apply Below...
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