Penetration Tester
C
CognisysCybersecurity
UK (Remote) Must be based in the UK.Full-Time
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- API testingManual testing
Requirements
- Hands-on experience conducting penetration testing and security assessments.
- Experience using vulnerability scanning tools alongside manual testing and exploitation techniques.
- Strong understanding of offensive security methodologies, tools and techniques.
- Experience in one or more of network penetration testing, web application testing, API testing, mobile application testing or cloud security testing.
- Ability to assess technical controls and explain findings clearly to clients.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate technical vulnerabilities and risks in a clear, non-technical format.
- Strong client engagement skills and a professional approach to customer service.
- Ability to manage workload and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
- A proactive approach to learning and keeping up to date with offensive security developments.
- Industry-recognised certifications are preferred; examples include OSCP, CPSA, CRT and CREST-related certifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct penetration testing across networks, web applications, APIs, mobile applications and cloud environments.
- Simulate real-world attack scenarios and assess client resilience against cyber threats.
- Use automated vulnerability scanning tools alongside manual testing and exploitation techniques.
- Identify and analyse vulnerabilities and assess the effectiveness of technical security controls.
- Work directly with clients throughout engagements and present findings and recommendations.
- Produce technical reports documenting vulnerabilities, evidence, risk and remediation recommendations.
- Help clients understand and prioritise remediation activities.
- Share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to the development of penetration testing methodologies.
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