Penetration Tester


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Computer Futures

Listed on

10th February 2015

Location

Edinburgh

Salary/Rate

competitive

Salary Notes

competitive

Type

Permanent

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A highly regarded and very reputable security consultancy is currently seeking a CHECK Team Member to join their expanding team.

With a huge financial backing and rapid growth there are some very interesting career growth opportunities progressing onto CHECK Team Leader, management level and beyond.

This is an exciting time as the company looks to restructure and grow their already excellent security offering, with a particular emphasis of being the best of the best in Penetration Testing.

Location is varied as the consultancy operates out of multiple locations.

The role involves application penetration testing, identifying vulnerabilities in IT platforms and code reviews for security-related engagements.

This will be an ideal job for a penetration tester looking to build on their career and work towards obtaining CHECK Team Leader status.

As a Penetration Tester you will be responsible for reporting technical issues in business terms and delivering real value to clients using a pragmatic approach to the technical components of information security. You will work with fellow team members and the client to identify and quantify technical risks.

Desirable skills and experience:

- Application Penetration Testing

- Experience of secure coding practices.

- Reverse engineering experience desirable but not essential.

- Security Cleared or be capable of getting Security Clearance.

Other general knowledge and skills:

- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, especially written skills.

- Can demonstrate understanding and practical application of information security principles.

- Information security auditing or evaluation experience desirable.

- Experience of technical information security consulting.

Location depends on the candidates location with multiple office locations. There are also elements of office based, client site and home working

Salary typically ranges between £50k - £60k but can be negotiated higher depending on the level of candidate experience.

Get in touch to find out more or respond with you CV to be considered

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