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Penetration Tester
About the role
• Deliver high-quality security assessments for clients across networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, and cloud infrastructure
• Use automated tools, manual testing, and exploitation techniques to identify vulnerabilities
• Assess vulnerability impact, attack paths, and technical security controls
• Produce clear, accurate, and actionable penetration testing reports with practical remediation recommendations
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical clients
• Manage multiple client engagements, priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and colleagues
• Contribute technical knowledge and ideas to improve testing methodologies and delivery processes
• Keep technical knowledge current and develop skills across offensive security tools, techniques, and emerging threats
• Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing across one or more areas, such as networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications, or cloud environments
• A strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience using vulnerability scanning tools alongside manual testing and exploitation techniques
• An understanding of technical security controls, attack paths, and how vulnerabilities can be identified and exploited
• Experience identifying, analysing, and validating security vulnerabilities
• Ability to assess the potential technical and business impact of vulnerabilities
• Experience producing high-quality penetration testing reports with clear, practical remediation recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence when discussing findings with clients
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines effectively
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous learning, and technical development
• Industry-recognised penetration testing or offensive security certifications, or demonstrable progress towards obtaining them are highly regarded; OSCP, CPSA, CRT, or equivalent certifications are highly regarded
• 23 days annual leave per year plus 10 Indian public holidays (5 national plus 5 state holidays of your choosing)
• 1 day of paid leave for your Birthday
• Individual healthcare insurance plan
• Access to an employee mental health and wellbeing platform
• £2,000 annual training budget
• Up to £2,000 per successful referral