CHECK or CREST Penetration Tester - Leeds
Core
Conducting web application, API, and infrastructure penetration tests, supporting purple team activities, and delivering professional security reports to clients.
Role type
Penetration Tester (Offensive Security)
Builds
Security assessments and remediation guidance for client environments
Domain
Cybersecurity / Offensive Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, OWASP Top 10 knowledge, exploitation techniques, remediation guidance, technical reporting, client communication
Preferred skills
CREST Registered Tester (CRT) pathway, CTF participation, Hack The Box/TryHackMe experience, purple team activities, phishing simulation, malicious insider assessment
Technologies
API, OWASP, Swift, Web
Responsibilities
Execute end-to-end penetration tests from scoping to report delivery, communicate high-risk vulnerabilities to clients, support junior team members and QA, maintain internal testing infrastructure, contribute to knowledge sharing
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC