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Penetration Tester
6 months
Wokingham - 50% on site
450

Summary
A dynamic and detail-oriented PMO to oversee and coordinate a Penetration Testing (PEN Testing) program. This role is pivotal in ensuring that testing activities are well-managed, results are clearly communicated, and remediation efforts are tracked across the organisation. While deep technical expertise in cybersecurity is not required, the ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of PEN Testing concepts and be able to translate technical findings into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of PEN Testing engagements across multiple teams and vendors
• Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and reporting timelines for all PEN Testing activities
• Review and consolidate PEN Test results, ensuring clarity and consistency in reporting
• Communicate findings, risks, and remediation progress to senior leadership and relevant business units
• Track and escalate unresolved issues or critical vulnerabilities
• Maintain documentation, dashboards, and audit trails for compliance and governance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment with broader security strategy
• Facilitate post-test reviews and lessons learned sessions
  
  Required Skills & Experience
• Proven experience in a PMO, project management, or program coordination role
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, especially around PEN Testing and vulnerability management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management abilities
• Experience working in regulated environments or with compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, etc.) is a plus

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar)

Additional Skills
- Certifications like PMP, Prince2, or CISM/CISSP
- Experience working with external PEN Testing vendors or consultancies
- Ability to influence and drive remediation efforts across diverse team

My Client is a cybersecurity company who offer security services to multiple businesses across varying industries. They are now looking for a graduate Penetration Tester to join their growing team!

Main Duties:

• Vulnerability Identification: Conduct thorough assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
• Exploitation and Reporting: Simulate cyberattacks to exploit vulnerabilities and document findings in detailed reports.
• Security Recommendations: Provide actionable guidance to mitigate risks and improve the organization's security posture.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure testing aligns with industry regulations and security standards (e.g., OWASP, PCI-DSS).
• Continuous Research: Stay updated on emerging threats, tools, and techniques to enhance testing methodologies.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Must have graduated/currently studying at a Russell Group University
• Really strong academics- A*-A at A-levels
• Must be passionate about Cybersecurity!

Desirable skills:

• GitHub projects
• Cybersecurity certifications (eg: OSCP)
• Completion of courses
• Hack The Box
• Try Hack me

The salary for this position is up to £35,000- £45,000 depending on experience.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience then please apply with a copy of your updated CV and we will be in touch with more details.

Role: Penetration Tester

Type: Permanent

Location: Cheltenham/Remote

Clearance: SC/DV

Are you an offensive security specialist who is excited about delivering the best service possible? Keen to work in a business where you stand to work alongside some very talented testers?

CND are working with a boutique Cyber Security consultancy who are focused on the Penetration Testing market. What makes them stand out? They are not interested in flashy marketing and would never be caught trying to pass off a Nessus scan as a Penetration Test. The business has been built on delivering excellent testing and reports as well as ensuring that clients see the real benefits of their testing outputs. The company have an office in Cheltenham however you are welcome to work where is best for you.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work to deliver CHECK penetration testing services

· Lean into non-CHECK work where necessary

· Work with the sales team to flesh out technical input as needed

· Deliver quality reports to customers,

· Stay up to date with industry trends and new attack methods

· Take a broad approach to testing, working on INF, APP, Mobile, AD, or Cloud tests

Essential Skills:

· Currently holds a CHECK equivalency certification

· Eligibility to hold or currently hold clearance

· Experience working with Linux and Windows OS

· Strong understanding of working with common tooling for penetration testing

· Ideally, a knowledge of Cloud services such as Azure or AWS

· Capability to script or code in Bash, Python etc

· Appreciation for Cyber Security standards such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS or CIS

This is a role with a growing, exciting organisation who can offer you a strong degree of progression and the ability to undertake testing work with incredibly interesting clients.

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

If you have not heard from a member of the CND team within 14 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

CND Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

UK (Remote)

Up to £65,000