Penetration Tester UK

Dionach are a dynamic cyber security company looking for an experienced UK based Penetration Tester to join our growing Cyber Security Team.

Do you have extensive experience in penetration testing as a Penetration Tester?
Do you want to continue your technical progression while gaining more responsibilities? If so, keep reading, this job is for you!

Your main role will be as a Penetration Tester and Cyber Security Consultant, with options for research and development, and to work in other areas of information security consultancy, as well as providing a wide range of services: web and mobile application tests, internal tests, infrastructure tests, social engineering and a range of other security assessments. See Dionach Services for a full list of the services we offer.

To support your growth, we will provide opportunities to improve your qualifications, mentor others and work with a wide variety of technologies and organisations.

Requirements

Essential experience and skills:

• Significant experience in penetration testing, including network, web application and internal penetration testing.
• Holding a relevant certification such as Offensive Security OSCP, CREST CRT, or Cyber Scheme CSTM.
• Experience in leading customer engagements.
• Experience of working as the solo penetration tester on jobs and of working in teams.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to explain things in a clear and non-technical way.
• Excellent technical writing skills with a good capacity to adjust your report summary to non-technical people.
• Based in the UK and eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance (UK national or resident in the UK for a minimum of five years).

Experience and skills that would also be beneficial:

• Leading penetration test teams.
• Mentoring your peers.
• Ownership and leadership on developing and providing training courses.
• Proactive at writing technical documents and improving processes.
• Driving licence.

Benefits

• Remote or hybrid working with the opportunity to use Dionach offices based on your preference, and of course, attend team events!
• Technical development and time to develop your skills
• Training labs
• Certification training and sponsorship
• Private health insurance
• Eye care plan
• Employee benefits & discounts platform
• EAP scheme and wellbeing platform, including confidential telephone/face-to-face support and counselling
• Income Protection if unable to work due to illness or injury

Why choose Dionach?

Dionach are a growing information security company specialising in penetration testing and information assurance services. You will have the opportunity to join an experienced team and enhance your skills. Dionach have leading industry certifications including CREST, Cyber Scheme, CHECK, PCI QSA and ISO 27001, with a focus on improving customers’ security, and developing people’s skills and qualifications.

Dionach are always looking for self-motivated people who wish to work in a fun, flexible environment, where they can make a difference to the business. We are a growing business which provide opportunities for both interesting work and career development.

Dionach are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to creating an environment which values equality, encourages diversity, and contributes to an inclusive organisational culture.

We strive to create the best working environment possible for each of our employees, whether working from home or from one of our offices. We offer encouragement and support so our employees can develop to their full potential and utilise their unique talents.

Job types: full-time, permanent

Location: remote or hybrid

Gross salary: up to £45-£65k per annum, depending on experience.