The Penetration Tester will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities within our clients IT infrastructure.

Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies, and relevant certifications to validate their expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct thorough penetration tests on internal and external networks, web applications, and other systems.
* Identify security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in various systems, applications, and networks.
* Develop and execute detailed testing plans, scripts, and methodologies for penetration testing.
* Perform manual and automated security testing using industry-standard tools and techniques.
* Analyse test results to provide actionable insights and recommendations for remediation.
* Collaborate with IT teams to understand the architecture and design of systems for effective testing.
* Provide detailed reports of findings, including risk assessments and potential impacts.
* Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
* Keep up to date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends.

Essential certifications:

* Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
* Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
* Crest Registered Tester (CRT) or Crest Certified Tester (CCT)
* CHECK Team Leader (CTL) or CHECK Team Member (CTM)

Market rates apply
Clearance: SC
Location: Hybrid

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.