Penetration Tester

LT Harper - Cyber Security Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Providing tailored support in the ever-evolving world of cyber security. Covering GRC, OffSec, SecOps & Security Engineering | Head of UK Permanent…

REMOTE – Open to UK Residents ONLY please!

We’re looking for a Penetration Tester/Red Teamer with a genuine passion for tackling real-world security challenges and a desire to work on cutting-edge projects!

This is an environment of very high caliber professionals, a place of ongoing learning and development, somewhere your professional development will be as important to them as it is to you.

It’s a company on an upward trajectory with a solid pipeline of work, which is exactly the right place to be to progress your career.

Why Join:

• You’ll get ongoing training and support to keep your professional development at the cutting edge.
• Opportunity to grow in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Be part of a supportive team that values creativity, collaboration, and an investigative mindset.
• Work on exciting, challenging projects that make a real impact.
• A fully remote role, offering flexibility and a chance to work with top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own client projects, ensuring clear communication and timely results.
• Act as the main point of contact, providing regular updates and insights.
• Conduct Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Analysis: Identify and document security weaknesses across networks, applications, and physical environments. Produce report for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Red Team Engagements: Participate in advanced red team simulations, including social engineering and privilege escalation tactics. Identify gaps and recommend actionable security improvements.

What We're Looking For: Technical Skills:

• You must have a solid foundation in key areas such as programming, Operating systems, databases, and networks, and be able to give clear confident answers in line with your years of experience.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and tool development
• Strong understanding of Linux/Windows systems, security tools, and command-line navigation
• Expertise in Burp Suite for web application security testing, Nmap and enumeration tools for network scanning, Active Directory analysis and tools like Impacket for privilege escalation.
• OSCP, CTM, CTL infra and examples of extracurricular activity such as HTB, CTF.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team and with clients.
• You must hold a relevant university degree.

For more information, please reach out to [e-mail] or apply here.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting and Information Technology

Industries

Security and Investigations and Computer and Network Security