Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa £400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+All applicants must hold an active SC clearance.My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assignment until the end of the year. Key ResponsibilitiesConduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platformsIdentify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessmentDevelop and execute red team exercises and threat simulationsCollaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findingsPrepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategiesStay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trendsAssist in security awareness training and internal education effortsContribute to security policies and best practices developmentRequired Skills andamp; QualificationsProven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teamingStrong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATTandamp;CK, and CVSS scoringProficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali LinuxFamiliarity with Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environmentsRelevant certifications (eg, OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirableExcellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills"Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa ..... full job details .....