SC Cleared Pentester Contract - 6 months Rolling - Hybrid Reading - £515 PD Inside IR35We''re seeking a skilled Penetration Tester for a 6 month rolling contract starting in the New Year. The role is hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days remote) at a client site near Reading.Key details:Rate: £515 per day Duration: 6 months initially, with rolling extension potentialStart: As soon as onboarding is complete (SC clearance required - more on this below)This role involves conducting comprehensive technical assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in IT infrastructure, applications, and networks using manual and automated techniques (tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap), producing high-quality reports with clear remediation recommendations, and contributing to broader security consultancy projects.Essential requirements:Active SC clearance Proven 2 or 3 years in penetration testingCHECK Team Member (CTM) qualification (Crest or CyberScheme)Strong experience with Azure cloud pentesting (plus AWS is a bonus)Proficiency in penetration testing tools, OS (Windows/*NIX), network configuration, Firewalls/IDS/IPS, and security standards (GDPR, ISO27001, PCI DSS)Excellent communication skills for reporting to non technical stakeholdersThis is a great chance to work on meaningful security projects in a supportive environment.If this sounds interesting and you''re available (or know someone who might be), please reply with your CV ASAP and availability, or give me a call to chat further. I''m h