Penetration Tester

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Penetration Tester

*WFH, some travel to Guildford post COVID

*12 month contract.

Responsibilities:

*Delivery of end-to-end security testing engagements, including scoping and client wash-up meetings.

*Performing application testing, web and mobile tests, infrastructure testing, objective based tests, intelligence-led tests.

*Production of detailed reporting and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

*Safe and responsible use of testing tools, ensuring controls are in place to limit risks during customer engagements.

*Developing improvements in terms of scripts, tools, or techniques to enhance the Security Testing team's capabilities.

*Knowledge sharing with colleagues in other teams, such as Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and the wider Security Consulting community.

Skills/Experience

Required:

*Experience in delivery of security testing projects, Ability to demonstrate comprehensive, practical knowledge of testing tools, techniques, and procedures.

*Understanding of client needs in terms of testing outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.

*Self-starter with ability to identify problems early and come up with solutions using own initiative.

*The ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise work appropriately.

*Technical skills with an interest in one or more of the following: adversary emulation, vulnerability discovery, reverse-engineering, emerging technology.

*Flexibility and willingness to travel both within the UK and globally.

Desirable (one or more of the following):

*Experience in a high level scripting language such as Python, a mid level language such as C/C++, or low level language such as ASM

*Skills and experience in application, operating system, database management operation, development, or security management.

*Skills and experience in testing within Government, Telecommunications, Energy, or Financial Services sector.

*Exploit development or other in depth vulnerability research experience.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.