Penetration Tester

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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WorkNest Secure

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2025

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Compliance

💼 Consulting

Cybersecurity • Compliance • Consulting

WorkNest Secure is a cyber security and compliance services provider that combines the expertise of Pentest People and Bulletproof (formed together in 2025) within the wider WorkNest group. It offers Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), vulnerability management, compliance support, and 24/7 monitoring to help organisations understand and reduce cyber risk. WorkNest Secure positions itself as a governance, risk and compliance partner for organisations, delivering technical security services alongside compliance and advisory support.

📋 Description

• Perform formal and comprehensive application, infrastructure and other penetration testing assessments where appropriate and required • Provide well-written, concise, technical and non-technical reports in English • Perform vulnerability assessments and provide findings with remediation actions • Support various client pre-engagement interactions, including scoping activities and proposal drafting • Manage and deliver penetration testing project activities within strict deadlines • Support the QA process to ensure high quality client reports are delivered in accordance with applicable Service Level Agreement (SLA) • Contribute to challenging engagements and help clients identify and mitigate security risks • Perform other appropriate job duties aligned with the post holder’s skills and experience

🎯 Requirements

• Proven industry experience in application and infrastructure penetration testing • CTM Status • Deep knowledge of assessing both Windows and Linux environments, including strong knowledge of Active Directory and wireless technologies • Ability in preparing and launching social engineering campaigns (both phishing and vishing) • Strong understanding of OWASP, PTES and other penetration testing methodologies • Knowledge of how modern web apps are designed, developed and deployed across different platforms • Ability to program or script in your preferred language • Relevant degree in Computer Science, Ethical Hacking, Engineering or other relevant subject • Relevant security qualifications (such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN) • Good knowledge and understanding of network and OS principles • Good knowledge of various operating systems • Good knowledge of virtualisation • Excellent spoken and written communication skills with strong attention-to-detail and accuracy • A passion for security and networks • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to think laterally • Self-motivation with a commitment to continued development • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels • Willingness to learn

🏖️ Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus birthday leave • Company pension • Subsidised gym membership • Employee benefits platform • Regular team events • Private healthcare (individual cover) • Learning allowance for personal development • Flexible working policy

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