Penetration Tester
Summary: Seeking a Senior Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant to lead security assessments for enterprise applications in the Banking/Financial Services domain. The role requires hands-on expertise in Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing, collaborating with various teams to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation guidance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with AI-assisted tools for security analysis. This position is fully remote and targets seasoned professionals in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and provide risk analysis, remediation recommendations, and penetration testing reports.
- Collaborate with development, engineering, and security teams to support vulnerability remediation and security best practices.
- Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance vulnerability analysis, documentation, and security reporting.
- Support security consulting engagements while delivering high-quality technical findings and client-facing deliverables.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience.
- 8+ years of Offensive Security, Red Team, Attack Team, or Penetration Testing experience.
- 5+ years performing Web Application, API, and/or Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
- 5+ years of customer-facing security consulting experience.
- OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or equivalent security certification.
- Experience with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and SAST/DAST security testing.
- Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Professional, Nuclei, Caido, or similar penetration testing tools.
- Experience using Claude AI, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar AI tools for vulnerability analysis, security documentation, and remediation recommendations.
- Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £56.00 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Overview:
- Seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester / Offensive Security Consultant to perform and lead security assessments for enterprise applications within the Banking/Financial Services domain.
- Role requires hands-on expertise in Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing, working closely with development, engineering, and security teams to identify vulnerabilities, assess security risks, and provide practical remediation guidance.
- The ideal candidate is a seasoned security consultant with strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance security analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Web Application, API, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing to identify and validate security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments and provide risk analysis, remediation recommendations, and penetration testing reports.
- Collaborate with development, engineering, and security teams to support vulnerability remediation and security best practices.
- Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance vulnerability analysis, documentation, and security reporting.
- Support security consulting engagements while delivering high-quality technical findings and client-facing deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 12+ years of IT/Engineering experience.
- 8+ years of Offensive Security, Red Team, Attack Team, or Penetration Testing experience.
- 5+ years performing Web Application, API, and/or Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
- 5+ years of customer-facing security consulting experience.
- OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, or equivalent security certification.
- Experience with OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25, and SAST/DAST security testing.
- Hands-on experience with Burp Suite Professional, Nuclei, Caido, or similar penetration testing tools.
- Experience using Claude AI, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar AI tools for vulnerability analysis, security documentation, and remediation recommendations.
- Banking or Financial Services experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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