Penetration Tester

Outstanding opportunities have arisen for Penetration Testers to join our ever-growing team. We are seeking individuals who are looking to build knowledge and enhance their skill sets. We are seeking passionate security professionals who are eager to hone your skills and contribute to a world-class security practice.

About You:

• CREST Registered Tester, or equivalent Cyber Scheme or OSCP qualification
• Minimum two years’ penetration testing experience in infrastructure and application disciplines, ideally with exposure to client site testing such as internal pen tests and IT health checks
• SC clearance and experience of formal NCSC CHECK testing for central government clients an advantage but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and resilience to meet the demands of the role
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service
• A team player, able to work alongside colleagues and clients to deliver work
• A proactive approach to acquiring new skills and a desire for personal development

You will work with clients of all sizes and types to detect and remediate vulnerabilities before malicious actors can gain access and compromise or steal data. You will work on both infrastructure and applications, conduct IT Health Checks, and review IT configurations to identify gaps.

About the Role

• Perform pen tests, vulnerability assessments and build reviews both remotely and at client sites, against network devices, servers, end user devices, cloud technologies, wireless networks, web and mobile applications
• Opportunities to deliver related services such as social engineering, staff security awareness training, red teaming and IoT device testing
• Active testing is accompanied by writing detailed and accurate reports to communicate findings to clients, as well as phone calls to confirm requirements and discuss test results
• Varied work, with a mix of government and private sector clients, and a commitment not to pigeonhole testers on a narrow track
• Joining an established and friendly team who will be there to help you develop your knowledge and career
• Working alongside Intertek NTA’s senior testers
• Support and funding for core exams, plus dedicated time and budget for self-development, additional training, and conference attendance
• This is a remote/home working position with travel to client sites nationally and visits to head office in Chatham, Kent

What We Offer 

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues.  We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion.  We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. 

• Competitive salary/benefits  
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe  
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin. 

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.