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IT Pen Tester

Eames Consulting
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£450 - £35 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is IT Penetration Tester (Pen Tester) and it is a fully remote position.
  • The contract is for an initial duration of 2 months, with the potential for extension.
  • The role offers a competitive rate of £400 per day, outside of IR35.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in performing penetration tests and hold a CREST accreditation.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing detailed reports to stakeholders.
Job Title: IT Penetration Tester (Pen Tester)

Location: Fully RemoteRate: £400 per day (Outside IR35)Contract: Initial 2-month contract, with potential for extension

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Penetration Tester to join our team on an initial 2-month contract basis. As a Pen Tester, you will be responsible for performing security assessments across a wide range of IP addresses, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping to improve our client's security posture. The role is fully remote and offers a competitive rate of £450 per day outside of IR35.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on a wide variety of systems, applications, and networks (both internal and external IP addresses).
  • Perform manual and automated testing, identifying security flaws, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses.
  • Provide in-depth analysis of findings and offer recommendations to mitigate risks.
  • Write clear, concise, and professional penetration testing reports that are understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Work with internal teams and clients to communicate vulnerabilities, testing results, and remediation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with industry best practices and frameworks for penetration testing.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and trends.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • CREST accreditation is a must (CREST Practitioner or higher).
  • Proven experience in performing penetration tests across a broad range of systems (web applications, network infrastructure, cloud environments, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, etc.) and methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed, actionable reports.
  • Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and risk mitigation techniques.
  • Experience testing a wide variety of IP addresses and network infrastructures.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote role, managing time and priorities effectively.
Desirable Skills:
  • Knowledge of additional security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, etc.) is beneficial.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.
Benefits:
  • £400 per day (Outside IR35).
  • Fully remote role.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to extend the contract beyond the initial 2 months.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.