Penetration Tester

Reed ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £450 per day

Overview

Fancy working for one of the leading financial institutions in the UK? They’re now looking for Penetration Tester to join the team. The pioneer of tech are looking for you to come in with a vast depth of security knowledge in order to contribute to the cutting edge tech performance that this company strives each and every day for So if you’re Penetration Tester that isn’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in then this exciting project is the one for you. You will have the exciting opportunity to deliver various security penetration testing assessments to a variety of clients in different industries. Want a role that you can have real say in how to develop the IT security of an international power house? This is an exciting opportunity to work on unique projects to help businesses protect their key assets from various risks by identifying and exploiting security holes. This role is based in Manchester. Therefore, if you live in a commutable distance of Warrington, Cheshire, Manchester, Burnley, Liverpool, Stoke-on-Trent or surrounding areas - then this role will be easily accessible for you The existing team of technical experts will help you build on your pre-existing knowledge of: · Proven industry experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing · Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies · Strong knowledge in testing mobile applications (iOS/Android) Knowledge of how modern web apps are designed, developed and deployed across different platforms · Strong knowledge in preparing and launching social engineering campaigns. · Ability to program or script in your preferred language · Good understanding of network and OS principles · Solid knowledge of various technologies, including associated security vulnerabilities and exploits · Relevant security qualifications (such as OSCP, CREST CRT, TIGER) · Strong analytical skills · Excellent negotiating skills · Superb written and spoken English skills are vital for compiling high-quality reports and liaising with clients It would be advantageous if you’ve had exposure to: · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networks, Information Security, or related technical discipline As you would expect, you would be compensated well with a day rate between £450-£550 If this sounds like it could be of interest then please contact me on or email for more details.