Penetration Tester - SC CLEARED - Wokingham, Berkshire and remote - 5 months+ - START: JANUARY/FEBRUARY (Tester, Test, Testing, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, Test Specialist, AWS, Azure, Cloud, Crest, CyberScheme) One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an SC Cleared Penetration Tester. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: A penetration tester plays a vital role within the UK''s cybersecurity industry, particularly when assisting organisations with managing and mitigating security risks. The core responsibilities of a penetration tester are to identify vulnerabilities that are present in an organisation''s IT infrastructure, applications, and networks through rigorous testing. Employing both manual and automated techniques to simulate real world attacks, this will assess a company''s security posture against any potential threats. Testers should also be responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the ever-evolving threat landscape, adhering to ethical guidelines especially when handling sensitive data. In addition to strong technical skills, a penetration tester also needs to be able to demonstrate strong communication skills so complex findings can be described to non-technical stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Work as a professional, deliverable Technical Consultant (Penetration Tester CTM), offering clients a totally professional customer service ..... full job details .....