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Penetration Testing Specialist @ Hays

Llanarth Street 40-41, NewportOnsiteFull-time
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Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year

Requirements: Strong understanding of penetration testing principles, methodologies, and tooling, with proven experience delivering infrastructure and application penetration tests safely and efficientlyStrong understanding of safe approaches required for OT testing and proven experience of OT security assurance testingStrong understanding of attacker TTPs and vulnerability assessmentStrong understanding of security risk assessment and risk management concepts and approachesAbility to work on our own initiative and think outside the boxExperience with operational technology in the utilities sector or other industrial CNI environments is highly advantageousExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to obtain UK Security ClearanceCREST / CHECK certification is essential Responsibilities: Define and manage the penetration testing scheduleConduct internal penetration testing of applications and systemsManage external vendors providing penetration services and arrange and schedule their workProactively research vulnerabilities in external- and internal-facing systems and infrastructure across IT and OTCarry out social engineering activitiesProactively research internal and external information leakage that may assist malicious actors in preparing for or executing an attackPrepare detailed reporting on vulnerabilities and the remedial actions recommendedAccurately quantify discovered vulnerabilities in risk terms Technologies: Security More:

We are a leader in the utilities space, continuing to invest heavily in our cyber security, IT, and OT estate as we grow and enhance our security posture. This is a key role in a well-regarded business with strong feedback from people we have placed there. We offer a permanent position with a salary of £71k-£82k, strong benefits, hybrid working with 2/3 days per week in South Wales, a possible bonus, a 5% pension contribution from you with our 10% contribution, enhanced parental leave pay, and more.

last updated 32 week of 2026

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