Overview
We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented junior penetration tester to join our team. The role will also include support for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials plus.
Reporting to the Testing Lead , you will play a key role in delivering simple penetration tests, cyber essentials assessments and audits. The role will be a mixed bag initially until you have gained enough experience to pick a specific area of expertise, e.g. AI testing.
A day in the life
- Monday morning we have the Periculo Pulse, a weekly brief on the industry, threats, and news that may help with your role
- You may have a customer call to attend for a scope briefing.
- One day could be conducting a penetration test and the next, completing a Cyber Essentials Plus Audit (70/30 split)
- You will advise the customer on your findings, writing reports specifically for our specialist sectors, e.g. health, defence and AI.
- Review or update client procedures
- Continually improve our process and procedures including any AI workflows.
- Stay updated with the latest in privacy law and cyber security trends to support your clients effectively.
If you are ready to make a significant impact and grow your expertise in cyber security and data protection, we want to hear from you!
Key Duties
- Penetration Testing of simple applications
- Testing in health, defence and AI scenarios
- Participate in client meetings to understand their security needs and requirements. Maintain positive relationships with clients through regular communication and follow-up.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Understand organisational context and risk - everything is not a critical!
- Support internal and external security audits, including preparation, coordination, and follow-up on findings.
- Conduct Cyber Essentials Plus audits once trained and certified
- Prepare and present regular reports on security risks, compliance status, and mitigation activities to senior management.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve the organisation's security posture.
Skills & Qualifications
- Security Plus qualification is advantageous.
- Knowledge of security standards including GDPR & ISO27001.
- Strong problem-solving.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Client engagement and relationship building.
- Team collaboration.
- Effective time management.
- Multitasking ability.
- Proactive issue resolution.
The person who gets the role will be trained by us and have all certifications paid for as required!!
Work Environment
- Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Melksham office.
- Comfortable office environment with pool table, ping pong table and shower.
- Onsite gym & access to recovery suite including sauna and ice bath.
- From time to time there might be a need to travel to customers' premises.
- Good training budget
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Are you able to come into the Melksham office a minimum 3 days per week?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melksham SN12 8BS
