Security Tester - Onsite in Leeds on Tuesday & Thursday and home based on the other days 350- 400 per day (inside IR35) - 9 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC Cleared Security Tester to join the current test team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Strong capability to identify security gaps across systems and processes. Experience creating and applying risk models. Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security test strategy. Strong understanding of Azure security risks, especially related to Azure Storage. Knowledge of immutable backups and secure data retention strategies. Experience with disaster recovery planning, including full restore testing. Expertise in multi-factor authentication (MFA) setup and testing. Vulnerability management - scanning, prioritisation, remediation validation. Ability to design and interpret security dashboards for monitoring and reporting Awareness of system throttling and its security implications. Ideally comfortable upskilling the rest of the team so we can cover basic Cybersecurity testing Essential Industry and Competencies Previous experience with manual testing (systems, APIs, and applications) Languages: JavaScript and Python Tools: Confluence, Jenkins, Jira, Splunk Desired Industry and Competencies Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, JWT, etc.). Experience working in healthcare Security Tester - Onsite in Leeds on Tuesday & Thursday and home based on the other days 350- 400 per day (inside IR35) - 9 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
14/10/2025
Contractor
Security Tester - Onsite in Leeds on Tuesday & Thursday and home based on the other days 350- 400 per day (inside IR35) - 9 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC Cleared Security Tester to join the current test team. Key Duties and Responsibilities Strong capability to identify security gaps across systems and processes. Experience creating and applying risk models. Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive cyber security test strategy. Strong understanding of Azure security risks, especially related to Azure Storage. Knowledge of immutable backups and secure data retention strategies. Experience with disaster recovery planning, including full restore testing. Expertise in multi-factor authentication (MFA) setup and testing. Vulnerability management - scanning, prioritisation, remediation validation. Ability to design and interpret security dashboards for monitoring and reporting Awareness of system throttling and its security implications. Ideally comfortable upskilling the rest of the team so we can cover basic Cybersecurity testing Essential Industry and Competencies Previous experience with manual testing (systems, APIs, and applications) Languages: JavaScript and Python Tools: Confluence, Jenkins, Jira, Splunk Desired Industry and Competencies Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (OAuth, SAML, JWT, etc.). Experience working in healthcare Security Tester - Onsite in Leeds on Tuesday & Thursday and home based on the other days 350- 400 per day (inside IR35) - 9 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for conducting manual penetration testing across both application and infrastructure layers. You will contribute to secure build reviews, advise on secure design practices, and provide technical insight to both internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris) Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices Review and advise on web server design and implementation Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles Extensive experience testing web-based applications Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash) Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent. If you are a technically driven Penetration Tester seeking a new challenge within a respected Managed Services Provider, we would be pleased to hear from you. Remote based. Paying up to 60k, depending on experience. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
09/10/2025
Full time
Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for conducting manual penetration testing across both application and infrastructure layers. You will contribute to secure build reviews, advise on secure design practices, and provide technical insight to both internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris) Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices Review and advise on web server design and implementation Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles Extensive experience testing web-based applications Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash) Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent. If you are a technically driven Penetration Tester seeking a new challenge within a respected Managed Services Provider, we would be pleased to hear from you. Remote based. Paying up to 60k, depending on experience. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for conducting manual penetration testing across both application and infrastructure layers. You will contribute to secure build reviews, advise on secure design practices, and provide technical insight to both internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris) Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices Review and advise on web server design and implementation Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles Extensive experience testing web-based applications Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash) Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent. If you are a technically driven Penetration Tester seeking a new challenge within a respected Managed Services Provider, we would be pleased to hear from you. Remote based. Paying up to 60k, depending on experience. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
09/10/2025
Full time
Penetration Tester - Leading Managed Services Provider Remote based. Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience. A leading Managed Services Provider are seeking to recruit a technically skilled Cyber Security / Penetration Tester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering high-quality security services to enterprise clients across the UK. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for conducting manual penetration testing across both application and infrastructure layers. You will contribute to secure build reviews, advise on secure design practices, and provide technical insight to both internal teams and clients. Key Responsibilities Perform manual penetration testing of web applications and infrastructure Conduct security build reviews across common operating systems (Windows, Redhat, Solaris) Analyse and harden database environments in line with security best practices Review and advise on web server design and implementation Produce clear and concise technical reports for a range of stakeholders Collaborate with internal teams and clients to support remediation and secure development Required Skills and Experience Proven experience in manual penetration testing (application and infrastructure) Strong understanding of TCP/IP and core networking principles Extensive experience testing web-based applications Familiarity with secure configuration and build reviews across major operating systems Comfortable programming in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Java, C#, Bash) Deep knowledge of database security and hardening techniques Solid technical understanding of web application architecture and server implementation Ideally you'll be working towards CREST Certified Web Application Tester or CREST Certified Infrastructure Tester or equivalent. If you are a technically driven Penetration Tester seeking a new challenge within a respected Managed Services Provider, we would be pleased to hear from you. Remote based. Paying up to 60k, depending on experience. Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa 400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year. Key Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts Contribute to security policies and best practices development Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills" Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa 400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
06/10/2025
Contractor
Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa 400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ All applicants must hold an active SC clearance. My client is a global leading IT consultancy. They are on the hunt for an SC cleared PEN Tester to join them on an assigment until the end of the year. Key Responsibilities Conduct manual and automated penetration tests on web applications, networks, APIs, and mobile platforms Identify, exploit, and document security vulnerabilities with detailed risk assessment Develop and execute red team exercises and threat simulations Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to remediate findings Prepare comprehensive reports outlining findings, impact, and mitigation strategies Stay current with latest attack vectors, tools, and security trends Assist in security awareness training and internal education efforts Contribute to security policies and best practices development Required Skills & Qualifications Proven experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, or red teaming Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, and CVSS scoring Proficiency with tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud environments Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, GPEN, CRTP) are highly desirable Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills" Penetration Tester - Hybrid (Wokingham) - Circa 400 per day inside ir35 - 2/3 months+ Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
06/10/2025
Full time
I'm recruiting for severak Test Engineers to join my client based in North Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on exciting mission critical technologies that help keep people on the front line connected in high pressure situations. You'll be involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from bespoke mobile applications and server side configuration to cloud based systems.You'll need to be happy coming into the Bristol office three days a week, and due to the nature of the work, you must either hold a British passport or have been a resident in the UK for the past five years, as employees are required to undergo security clearance.The roles will initially be more focused on manual testing across a range of mobile adnd web apps, integrating with hardware and cloud based systems. The company is investing heavily in automation and is keen to bring people on board who are curious and eager to get involved with this in the future. The projects are varied and genuinely interesting, covering everything from native Android apps to hardware integrations and connected cloud services. You'll be joining a collaborative test team made up of both permanent staff and contractors, working across multiple engineering teams.They are looking for people with a solid background in manual testing who, in a ideal world, also have exprience testing hardware or connected devices. Just as important, however, is your mindset. The team values curiosity, commitment, and the drive to constantly improve. You'll be expected to drive quality and process improvements, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable, realistic, and clearly understood.You'll be involved across the full test lifecycle, from planning and execution through to triage and issue resolution, all while reporting testing outcomes clearly and effectively. You'll also have the chance to support customers during acceptance, release, and deployment phases. For those with a little more experience, there are opportunities to coach and mentor colleagues, helping to create a a culture of collaboration and advocacy for quality across the business.As well as experience in manual testing, any experience working on projects that integrate software with hardware systems will make you stand out as would any experience of scripting with Python or Kotlin, and CI/CD environments such as Jenkins or GitLab.This is a place where testers are genuinely valued and where you'll have the chance to influence processes, help to champion automation, and help shape the future of testing within the company. Roles are available from mid-level through to senior with salaries ranging from £40,000 up to £65,000 depending on experience. If you would like to know more, please apply to Sam Miller at SR2 , Socially Responsible Recruitment.
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