About the role...:
Ready to turn your passion for ethical hacking into a career?
We’re on the lookout for a curious, driven Junior Penetration Tester to join our growing Cyber Team. This is your chance to sharpen your skills, learn from experienced professionals, and make a real impact helping organisations stay secure.
You’ll kick things off with our structured training programme, giving you the foundations and confidence to step into client engagements. From there, you’ll get hands-on experience testing systems, uncovering vulnerabilities, and helping businesses strengthen their defences.
What you'll be getting stuck into:
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Taking part in real-world penetration testing engagements (web apps, networks, and even social engineering)
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Identifying vulnerabilities and thinking creatively about how they could be exploited
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Turning technical findings into clear, impactful recommendations for clients
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Supporting the creation of client reports and presentations
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Collaborating with senior testers and learning from their expertise
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Contributing to internal tools, knowledge sharing, and team innovation
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Continuously building your skills through training, certifications, and self-learning
If you’re someone who loves figuring out how things work (and how they break), you’ll fit right in.
About you...:
You’re naturally curious, always asking “what if?” and never satisfied with surface-level answers. You enjoy solving problems, learning new tools, and staying up to date in a fast-moving field.
What will make you shine:
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A solid understanding of core cyber security and computer science concepts (networking, operating systems, protocols)
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Some exposure to programming (Python, C#, C++, Java or similar)
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Familiarity with penetration testing tools or methodologies (even at a basic level)
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The motivation to work towards certifications like OSCP, PNTP, CREST or Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
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Strong communication skills – you can explain technical findings in a way that makes sense
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A proactive mindset and a genuine eagerness to learn
A degree in cyber security, computer science, or a related field is great, but not essential. If you’ve got the skills and drive, we want to hear from you.
About us...:
URM Consulting is all about helping organisations stay secure, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next. Since 2005, we’ve supported hundreds of businesses across areas like cyber security, data protection, and risk management.
Now part of the Cooper Parry Digital rocketship, we’re growing fast and pushing boundaries—while staying true to what matters: great people, great ideas, and meaningful impact.
What's in it for you?
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Hybrid role with travel to our Reading office
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Generous holiday allowance
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Ongoing support for your development and certifications
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A collaborative, close-knit team where knowledge sharing is the norm
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The freedom and trust to work in a way that suits you
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you thrive, we thrive.
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.
Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.
A note for recruitment agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
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