Penetration Tester (SC Cleared)Location: Wokingham - Hybrid working (50/50 split) Contract Duration: Until 26/12/2025 initially - with a view to extend Daily Rate: 525/day Inside IR35 - Candidates will need to work through an Umbrella Company Clearance Required: Active SC ClearanceWe are looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join a cybersecurity team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, engaging in high-impact security assessments across various platforms and environments.Key Responsibilities:Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platformsIdentify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities, delivering detailed risk assessmentsDesign and execute red team exercises and threat simulationsWork closely with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findingsProduce comprehensive reports highlighting risks, impacts, and mitigation strategiesStay up to date on emerging threats, tools, and techniquesSupport internal security awareness training and initiativesContribute to the development of security policies and best practicesRequired Skills and Experience:Strong background in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teamingDeep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATTandCK, and CVSS scoring systemsProficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, and Kali LinuxScripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShellUnderstanding of network protocols, operating systems, a