Reference: TQ2324_2135_371
Vacancy: 2
Job title: Ethical hacker
Location: Leicester
Job Purpose:
TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings spans over variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment.
This opportunity is in the solution design and development arena for Ethical Hacker who will be responsible for conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to secure our organization's systems, networks, and applications. You will simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious hackers and provide recommendations for remediation.
Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities)
- Perform penetration testing on internal and external facing applications, systems, and networks to identify vulnerabilities.
- Conduct ethical hacking activities in accordance with industry best practices and legal standards.
- Utilize a variety of tools and techniques to analyze, exploit, and document vulnerabilities.
- Ability to perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across different environments (cloud, on-premises).
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation outlining findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and vulnerabilities.
Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed [The candidate must demonstrate these in all stages of assessment]
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) preferred.
- Proven experience in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or a related cybersecurity role.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to ethical conduct.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Understanding of incident response procedures and threat hunting techniques
- Proficiency in ethical hacking tools and techniques, such as Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap, and Wireshark.
- Experience with various operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security features.
- Knowledge of network protocols and architecture, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, and VPNs.
- Familiarity with web application security, including OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
Other Key skills:
- Good analytical and Problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills
- A thorough approach and Self starter
- Focus on quality and delivery
- Working together in teams.
- Leadership and effective decision making.
- Flexible Attitude
- Excellent customer service
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent.
Salary: GBP 46000 to 60000 per annum
Published Date: 1st August 2024
Closing Date: 31st August 2024
Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent [Part time and Fixed Term option is available]
