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Platform Recruitment

Penetration Tester

Remote

London, United kingdom

£ 45,000 /year

Full Time

19-01-2026

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GitHub Research Organization

Job Specifications

My Client is a cybersecurity company who offer security services to multiple businesses across varying industries. They are now looking for a graduate Penetration Tester to join their growing team!

Main Duties:

Vulnerability Identification: Conduct thorough assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in networks, applications, and systems.
Exploitation and Reporting: Simulate cyberattacks to exploit vulnerabilities and document findings in detailed reports.
Security Recommendations: Provide actionable guidance to mitigate risks and improve the organization's security posture.
Compliance and Standards: Ensure testing aligns with industry regulations and security standards (e.g., OWASP, PCI-DSS).
Continuous Research: Stay updated on emerging threats, tools, and techniques to enhance testing methodologies.

Skills and Experience Required:

Must have graduated/currently studying at a Russell Group University
Really strong academics- A*-A at A-levels
Must be passionate about Cybersecurity!

Desirable skills:

GitHub projects
Cybersecurity certifications (eg: OSCP)
Completion of courses
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The salary for this position is up to £35,000- £45,000 depending on experience.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience then please apply with a copy of your updated CV and we will be in touch with more details.

About the Company

Platform Recruitment - Partnering with innovative companies, connecting them with exceptional talent. At Platform Recruitment we have a proven track record of delivering the best candidates into a variety of roles, working with clients that vary from new start-ups to some of the world's largest corporations. We take the time to fully understand our candidates and their motivations so that we can introduce them to the right companies for them. We then support them throughout their journey to finding and starting in their ... Know more