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Penetration Tester
Darkshield —York
- £50,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
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Lead Penetration Tester (Lead Cyber Analyst), Technical Vulnerability Management – Cyber Security Division
Bank of England —Leeds
- £80,320 - £90,360 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Scripting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Senior Penetration Tester - CTM
Instil Software Ltd —Leeds
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
Cyber Security Engineer
Pharmacy2U —Leeds
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Penetration Tester

Darkshield
York

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Full-time
£50,000 - £70,000 a year

Qualifications

Penetration testing
Report writing
Vulnerability research
Report generation
CEH
NIST standards
Metasploit
Risk management
Burp Suite
Technical writing
ISO 27001
Nmap
Cyber security risk management
PowerShell scripting
PowerShell

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About Darkshield

Darkshield is an expert cybersecurity agency based in York, UK. We help organisations navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape by providing expert services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, managed security, and more. Our mission is to protect businesses by delivering tailored, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that keep them resilient and ahead of cyber threats.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join our team. You will conduct security assessments and ethical hacking activities to identify vulnerabilities in client systems. This role requires a deep understanding of attack techniques, security frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct penetration testing on networks, applications, and infrastructure.
Identify, analyse, and report security vulnerabilities.
Simulate cyberattacks to evaluate security defences.
Develop security testing methodologies and improve existing processes.
Collaborate with clients to provide security recommendations and mitigation strategies.
Stay up to date with the latest security threats, exploits, and hacking techniques.
Assist in security awareness training and red team exercises.
Provide clear and actionable reports to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Proven experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking.
Proficiency in tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali Linux.
Strong knowledge of web application, network, and infrastructure security.
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.
Understanding of regulatory compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate findings and recommendations effectively to clients.

Why Join Darkshield?

Work with a passionate and expert cybersecurity team.
Engage in challenging and diverse projects.
Support for professional development, including training and certification assistance.
Flexible working arrangements, including remote options.
A collaborative and innovative work environment.

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