Job Description:

Penetration Tester

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working Available)

An established cyber security consultancy is seeking a Penetration Tester to join its growing technical team based in Cheltenham.

Working with clients across a variety of sectors, you will deliver offensive security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide practical recommendations to improve security posture. This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct infrastructure, web application, and vulnerability assessments.
• Perform penetration testing activities across client environments.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and professional technical reports.
• Support client engagements from initial scoping through to delivery.
• Identify and communicate security risks and remediation recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry developments.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality security services.

Requirements

• Previous experience in penetration testing or offensive security.
• Experience testing infrastructure and web applications.
• Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nessus, and similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of cyber security principles, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, CHECK, CompTIA PenTest+, OSCP, or equivalent are desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and certification support.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing cyber security business.
• Exposure to a wide range of client projects and technologies.
• Company pension and additional employee benefits.