Penetration Tester

Company: Eames Consulting
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Location: Greater London
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Senior Consultant – IT Cyber Security At Eames Consulting

Location: Fully Remote

Contract: Initial 2-month contract, with potential for extension

Job Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Penetration Tester to join our team on an initial 2-month contract basis. As a Pen Tester, you will be responsible for performing security assessments across a wide range of IP addresses, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping to improve our client’s security posture. The role is fully remote and offers a competitive rate of £450 per day outside of IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on a wide variety of systems, applications, and networks (both internal and external IP addresses).
  • Perform manual and automated testing, identifying security flaws, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses.
  • Provide in-depth analysis of findings and offer recommendations to mitigate risks.
  • Write clear, concise, and professional penetration testing reports that are understandable to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Work with internal teams and clients to communicate vulnerabilities, testing results, and remediation plans.
  • Ensure compliance with industry best practices and frameworks for penetration testing.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging security threats and trends.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • CREST accreditation is a must (CREST Practitioner or higher).
  • Proven experience in performing penetration tests across a broad range of systems (web applications, network infrastructure, cloud environments, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g., Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, etc.) and methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed, actionable reports.
  • Strong understanding of security vulnerabilities and risk mitigation techniques.
  • Experience testing a wide variety of IP addresses and network infrastructures.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote role, managing time and priorities effectively.
  • Knowledge of additional security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, etc.) is beneficial.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is advantageous.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media and Computer and Network Security

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Posted: August 18th, 2025