JOB NEWS: Instil Software Ltd is hiring a Senior Penetration Tester in Newcastle on a Full-time basis

Senior Penetration Tester – CTM

Job Overview

• Position: Senior Penetration Tester – CTM
• Employer: Instil Software Ltd
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

About the Role

• Join Instil’s growing cyber security team as a Senior Penetration Tester.
• Deliver high-quality penetration testing engagements across a wide range of environments.
• Work with clients across multiple sectors, including:
  • Software.
  • Fintech.
  • Manufacturing.
  • Engineering.
  • Legal.
  • Public sector organisations.
• Play a key role in identifying security vulnerabilities and supporting clients in strengthening their cyber security.
• Contribute to the development of penetration testing methodologies.
• Mentor and support junior penetration testers.
• Work on a variety of challenging offensive security projects in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver penetration testing across:
  • Infrastructure.
  • Cloud environments.
  • Web applications.
  • Mobile applications.
• Identify and assess security weaknesses.
• Provide recommendations to help clients remediate vulnerabilities.
• Perform cloud security reviews.
• Maintain high standards throughout penetration testing engagements.
• Support the continuous improvement of testing methodologies.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality security services across the business.

Essential Skills and Experience

• CHECK Team Member (CTM) status.
• Current UK Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 2 years’ penetration testing experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Web application penetration testing.
  • Network penetration testing.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • Linux.
  • Windows.
  • Active Directory.
• Experience working within cloud environments.
• Ability to perform cloud security reviews.
• Proficiency using industry-standard security tools, including:
  • BurpSuite Pro.
  • Nmap.
  • Nessus.
  • Kali Linux.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as:
  • Python.
  • Shell scripting.

Desirable Skills

• CHECK Team Lead (CTL) status for Infrastructure or Applications.
• Relevant cyber security certifications, including:
  • OSCP.
  • Cyber Scheme certifications.
• Experience with:
  • Hack The Box.
  • Capture The Flag (CTF) exercises.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Summer working hours.
• Competitive company pension with generous employer contributions.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Mental health support.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Regular social events.
• 35 days annual leave.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Ongoing professional development, training and certification support.
• Opportunities to volunteer and take part in community initiatives.
• Inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

About Instil Software Ltd

• Over 20 years’ experience delivering software engineering and technology solutions.
• Works with global organisations to solve complex technology challenges.
• Specialises in modernising legacy systems and developing innovative software solutions.
• Recognised as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years.
• Ranked among the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies in 2024.
• Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022.
• Committed to employee wellbeing, professional development and innovation.

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