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Penetration Tester


Company : 4Square Recruitment Ltd


Location : cambridge, east anglia


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Penetration Tester required for my client based in Leeds / London – visit office 2 x per month.This is a permanent opportunity.Salary approx. £50-80k.Are you a skilled ethical hacker with a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities? My client are a fast-growing cybersecurity reseller / MSP delivering cutting-edge security solutions across multiple sectors. The Role:As the Penetration Tester, you’ll simulate cyberattacks on client environments—testing networks, apps, cloud platforms, and more—to expose weaknesses and recommend fixes. You’ll work on red/purple team engagements, social engineering tests, and cloud security assessments, delivering high-impact reports that drive real security improvements.What You’ll Do:Perform infrastructure, web app, wireless, and cloud penetration testsExecute red team simulations and assumed breach scenariosCraft clear, actionable reports for both technical and executive audiencesStay ahead of emerging threats, exploits, and attack techniquesCollaborate with cyber, managed services, and compliance teamsSkills You’ll Need:2–5+ years in penetration testing (network, web, cloud, etc.)Mastery of tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, NmapDeep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and exploitation techniquesStrong communication skills (you’ll explain risks to both tech & non-tech stakeholders)Certifications like OSCP, eCPPT, CREST CPSA/CRT, or similarBonus if you have:Red team/purple team experienceScripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)Cloud pentesting (AWS/Azure/GCP)Advanced certs (OSCE, OSWE, CREST CRT, etc.)