Senior Penetration Tester-Manchester Hybrid-£60,000-£75,000 + Benefits
Our client, a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Penetration Tester with a specialism in API testing to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing the security of clients' APIs, identifying vulnerabilities, and using various tools and techniques to conduct thorough and comprehensive penetration testing.
This role will involve:
Conduct penetration testing on clients' APIs to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Develop and implement testing methodologies to ensure comprehensive coverage of API testing
Conduct security assessments and provide detailed reports to clients
Collaborate with the security team to identify, report, and remediate vulnerabilities
Keep up to date with the latest security trends and vulnerabilities in the industry
Provide guidance and mentorship to other team members
Requirements:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in penetration testing
Experience with web application security testing, network security testing, and wireless security testing
Specialism in API testing, including REST and SOAP APIs
Experience with common testing tools, such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap
An industry standard certification such as OSCP, CRT and/or CRTO
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
If you meet the requirements and are passionate about security, apply now!