Remote Penetration Tester – Red Team for Defence

Thales Group; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to safeguard UK Defense systems through advanced testing techniques. This role involves leading penetration tests, conducting vulnerability assessments, and enhancing security posture in mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in offensive security, a degree in a related field, and possess relevant industry certifications. Opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension matching up to 7%

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Half day every Friday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record as a Penetration Tester or equivalent.
• Ability to manage small technical teams with strong leadership skills.
• Hands-on proficiency in network protocols and application security.

Responsibilities

• Lead penetration testing on networks and applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and post-exploitation activities.
• Simulate complex threat scenarios to test security posture.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Red Team Operations

Network Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Cloud Security

Exploit Development

Education

Degree in Computing, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Nmap

Nessus

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a Cybersecurity Penetration Tester to safeguard UK Defense systems through advanced testing techniques. This role involves leading penetration tests, conducting vulnerability assessments, and enhancing security posture in mission-critical environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in offensive security, a degree in a related field, and possess relevant industry certifications. Opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements are provided.