Penetration Tester

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

As a Penetration Tester at Claranet, you will able to deliver you own web application tests and through training and partnering, you will be involved in a full range of testing work from mobile app and infrastructure testing to social engineering and Red Team exercises.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking web and mobile application testing and infrastructure testing engagements
• Using the opportunities provided by the business to improve skills and capabilities into all areas of testing
• Working with key clients providing bespoke consultancy, analysis and expertise
• Collaborating with other Claranet Business Units on large client digital transformation projects
• Delivering targeted research and development in line with direction of the business
• If not achieved already, working towards CREST qualifications; CPSA, CRT and CCT

Essential Technical:

• Have a good understanding of web & mobile application and infrastructure testing and methodologies
• Able to manually and proficiently exploit web application and network infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Have a logical and time-conscious approach to report writing
• Have a working knowledge of common programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java
• Have experience of at least one scripting language such as Ruby, Python or Perl

Essential Experience:

• Delivering chargeable web app testing engagements
• Providing remediation advice
• Producing accurate technical reports
• Working under pressure of deadlines and structuring workload accordingly
• Problem-solving, helping others to understand complex ideas

Essential General:

• Client facing, able to confidently and professionally represent the company
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in an independent manner as well as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communications skills

In Addition, The Following Are Highly Desirable:

• Security clearance (or eligibility for clearance)
• CTM or CTL status
• CISSP, CISA, CEH, OSCP or equivalent reputable information security certifications
• Familiarity with testing cloud environments
• Public speaking experience
• Full UK driving license