Junior Penetration Tester

Junior Penetration Tester – UK remote - £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
Locke & McCloud are looking for a Junior Penetration Tester to join our clients growing testing team. We are looking for people who are starting out in their Penetration Testing journey, with a strong desire to develop their penetration testing skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
Main responsibilities:
Conduct penetration tests on networks, web applications, and systems to identify security weaknesses.
Assist in the planning and execution of security assessments, including vulnerability assessments and risk analysis.
Document and report security issues and vulnerabilities with recommended remediation actions.
Work with senior team members to develop and implement security testing methodologies.
Collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure vulnerabilities are effectively addressed.
Stay current with the latest security threats, tools, and methodologies.
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Professional experience in Penetration Testing.
Familiarity with common penetration testing tools such as Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Eagerness to learn and stay updated with industry best practices and emerging threats.
Our client offers an attractive benefits package that includes generous budget for training and certifications, in addition to generous annual leave, pension, healthcare, fully remote working, and more!
If this role is of interest, please apply or reach out to Madison – 0203 854 2230/#####
Locke & McCloud are the UK’s leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the UK’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting opportunities in the cyber security market. If you are on the lookout for your next cyber security or information security role, please get in touch!