PEN Tester - SC ClearedWhitehall Resources are looking for a PEN Tester. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Woking, and the remainder remote working, for an initial 6 month contract.*Due to the nature of the work, the client required active SC Clearance**Inside IR35*Role Description:A Penetration Tester plays a vital role within the UK''s cybersecurity industry, particularly when assisting organisations with managing and mitigating security risks.The core responsibilities of a Penetration Tester are to identify vulnerabilities that are present in an organisation''s IT infrastructure, applications and networks through rigorous testing. Employing both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks, this will assess a company''s security posture against any potential threats. Testers should also be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape, adhering to ethical guidelines especially when handling sensitive data.In addition to strong technical skills, a Penetration Tester also needs to be able to demonstrate strong communication skills so complex findings can be described to non-technical stakeholders.Key Responsibilities: - Conduct the full range of effective and comprehensive technical assessments and consultancy services to the highest standards - Maintain an accurate and up to date knowledge of information security issues, keeping abreast of new technologies, methodologies, techniques, vuln