Senior Web App Security Penetration Tester

CyberNorth; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in North East England is seeking a Technical Security Expert to conduct penetration tests and lead security projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in web application security and a solid grasp of risk mitigation techniques. This role offers competitive compensation, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a flexible environment where personal growth and diversity are valued.

Benefits

Unlimited holiday allowance

EV car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Company sick pay and life assurance

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits like dental and eye care support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in performing penetration tests across various systems.
• Wider technical knowledge of network and cloud infrastructure security.
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver web application penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Lead technical scoping to meet client requirements.
• Write clear and concise reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Penetration testing

Network security

Risk mitigation techniques

Cloud infrastructure security

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Qualifications such as CRT, CHECK Team Member (CTM) or CSTL, OSCP, CSTL

Tools

Metasploit

Nmap

Burp Suite

OWASP Zap

Job description

A leading IT consultancy in North East England is seeking a Technical Security Expert to conduct penetration tests and lead security projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in web application security and a solid grasp of risk mitigation techniques. This role offers competitive compensation, an attractive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a flexible environment where personal growth and diversity are valued.