Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Engineer - Remote (UK) - #1691923

Hawksworth are now recruiting for a ‘Security Vulnerability and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Engineer’ for a global Law firm. The Opportunity would ideally be based in Belfast but It can be remote (in the UK) with travel to the office in London OR Belfast for meetings when required. This is a Permanent role. Salary to be discussed on an individual basis with suitable candidates.

Note: This role involves being on-call for weekends and focuses on enterprise penetration testing and web application security.

Responsibilities:

• Perform security penetration testing of the Firm’s systems, platforms, and applications


• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the VAPT function


• Serve as the system owner for common VAPT toolsets, platforms, and processes


• Provide technical assessment reports that are easily understandable by the target audience and include practical and reasonable recommendations based upon sound risk management principles

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in penetration testing, including writing and reporting findings, and should have a solid understanding of penetration testing and related education, indicating a fairly senior level of expertise.


• On-call for weekends.


• Enterprise penetration testing and web application security.


• GWAP certifications (OSCAP certifications will be considered).


• Strong understanding of penetration testing and related education.


• Proficiency with tool sets such as Burp Suite, APscan, and Nipper at an enterprise level.


• Ability to articulate complex topics to business services staff.

If you are a Security Vulnerability & Penetration Testing Engineer with the above requirements, please apply now.

Thank you.