Information & network security occupations Work, Jobs in Edinburgh, Edh (with Salaries)

Penetration Tester
Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland —Edinburgh
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Gym membership
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5d
Independent Non-Executive Member - Scottish Courts & Tribunals Service
The Scottish Government —Edinburgh
- £367 a day
11d
Join the Growing Cyber Security Practice at Methods
Methods Business and Digital Technology —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Operational Technology Cyber Security Consultant (All Levels)
Amentum —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Business development
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Security Services Engineer I (UK)
Corero —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
SOC Analyst
BeyondTrust —Edinburgh
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Scripting
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
11d
Senior Information Security Analyst
Cirrus Logic —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Lead Information Security Analyst, GRC
Cirrus Logic —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Work from home
Cybersecurity Advisor
ABACUS —Edinburgh
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
11d
Cybersecurity Engineer
ABACUS —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Google Suite
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Team Lead, Cybersecurity Engineering
ABACUS —Edinburgh
- Weekend availability
- Google Suite
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Identity Security Engineer - SailPoint, Associate
BlackRock Investments —Edinburgh
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Work from home
Sr SOC Analyst
BeyondTrust —Edinburgh
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Scripting
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
11d
Senior InfoSec Analyst Vulnerability Management
Charles River Laboratories —Tranent
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
- SDLC
11d
Senior IT Security & Compliance Lead
Wordsmith AI —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- AI
Head of Cyber Defence Centre
Lloyds Banking Group —Edinburgh
- £126,523 - £172,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Penetration Tester - CTM
Instil Software Ltd —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
CyberArk PAM Technical Specialist
Sky —Livingston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- Scripting
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
IT Audit Manager
Standard Life —Edinburgh
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
- Financial services
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Security Architect
Sky —Livingston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Employee discount

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Penetration Tester

Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £45,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Gym membership

Qualifications

Penetration testing
Report writing
Report generation
CISSP
Metasploit
Burp Suite
Technical writing
Nmap
Cybersecurity

Full job description

Organisation: Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland
Location: Scotland (hybrid working)
Contract: Permanent / Full‑time (4 day week)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

About the Cyber and Fraud Centre

The Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland supports organisations across Scotland to strengthen their resilience against cybercrime and fraud. We are Scotland’s only cyber social enterprise working at the intersection of cyber security, threat intelligence, and harm prevention, we partner with businesses, public sector bodies, and law enforcement to reduce risk and improve security maturity nationwide.

We are a small, high performing team with our values: ethical, integrity and making a difference at the heart of everything we do. We are working to bring cyber safety to organisations around Scotland. The threat landscape is constantly evolving, and this is an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow and expand our services. As demand for our trusted, high‑quality assurance services grows, we are expanding our technical team and are seeking a Penetration Tester to play a key role in delivering impactful testing and advisory work.

The Role

You will deliver high‑quality, ethical penetration testing engagements aligned with CREST standards. A hands‑on technical role with opportunities to grow and develop your skills as part of a social enterprise contributing to Scotland’s wider cyber resilience ecosystem.

A hands‑on technical role with opportunities to grow and develop your skills as part of a social enterprise contributing to Scotland’s wider cyber resilience ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver CREST‑aligned penetration testing engagements, including:
Infrastructure and network testing
Web and application testing
Cloud and hybrid environments
Execute tests in line with agreed methodologies and best practice
Produce clear, high‑quality technical and executive‑level reports
Communicate findings and risk in a clear, constructive manner to a range of stakeholders
Support remediation discussions and re‑testing where required
Maintain accurate records and testing artefacts in line with governance and assurance requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, methodologies, and internal knowledge sharing.
Stay informed about emerging cyber threats, fraud trends, and regulatory changes affecting organisations.
Achieve and maintain CREST accreditation.

About you

You will be joining a caring and committed team with a strong sense of purpose.

Essential Skills & Experience

1-2 years of proven experience delivering penetration testing in professional or client‑facing environments.
Understanding of common vulnerabilities and attack techniques (e.g. OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK).
Experience with industry‑standard tools (e.g. Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus or equivalents).
Ability to write clear, high‑quality technical reports.
Strong ethical mindset and commitment to responsible disclosure.

Desirable

CREST penetration testing certifications, such as CPSA or CRT.
Experience in cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Knowledge of secure architecture or defensive controls.
Additional certifications (e.g. OSCP, CHECK, CISSP, cloud security certs).

What We Offer

Meaningful work with real‑world impact across Scotland’s cyber ecosystem
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Support for continued professional development and certification
A collaborative, mission‑driven culture
Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience)

How to Apply

Job description available on our website. To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement to [email protected] by 5pm Friday 11th September 2026

Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Gym membership

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH1 2BB

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