Cyber Security Assessor

Cyber Security Assessor
Permanent opportunity
Based in Stoke-on-Trent
Hybrid Role
34,000 - 48,000 per annum
Please note this role requires security clearance

The Opportunity

The client is looking for someone from the cyber world to come and join our elite team of digital crime fighting professionals. Our expertise has been long forged in the arena of Digital Forensics, and we are nationally recognised for the provision of subject matter expertise to UK Law Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System.

They are building a team of cyber professionals with the aim of providing the same level of subject matter expertise to a wider business community. We seek to make businesses and supply chains more resilient to cyber crime by extending the Cyber Essential Plus Accreditation scheme. Similarly, we seek to train and empower employers and employees with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves against cyber attacks and vulnerabilities.

The ideal defender will be an existing Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation Specialist with tools and vision to detect security black holes, and the ability to teach the ways of The Force to legions of small business owners.

Responsibilities Include:

Scope and perform penetration testing and vulnerability research of complex proprietary software and hardware for client services.

Identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems and applications. This includes utilising manual and automated testing methods to find and exploit code flaws, misconfiguration, and insecure software.

Write clear and concise penetration testing reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Provide recommendations for remediation of identified vulnerabilities.

Join senior leaders or stakeholders on client kick-off and discovery sessions to answer questions from prospects and clients.

Develop and maintain security testing plans.

Consult with customers to demonstrate security testing results, explain the threat presented by the results, and provide expert advice on remediation.

Perform Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.

Essential Requirements

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent.

1-2 years of experience within a Penetration Testing role.

Strong knowledge of various operating systems and networks, including experience with Linux, Windows, and Active Directory.

Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus assessor status.

I.T./MS Office Competent & Proficient.

Right to work in the UK

Full UK Driving Licence (travel to/from client locations expected)

First class communication skills.

Understanding of business and commercial organisations.