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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing across web, network, and mobile environments, with a strong ability to communicate findings and influence stakeholders. Proficient in developing comprehensive security assessments and reports while collaborating effectively with IT teams and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CREST QualificationEnd-To-End Penetration TestingStakeholder EngagementSecurity ReportingRisk Management
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Hard Skills
Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentThreat ModelingExploit Code IdentificationWeb Application TestingNetwork Security TestingMobile Application TestingScriptingComplex AnalysisRemediation Guidance
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationInfluencingDecision-MakingTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
Penetration Testing ToolsCyber-Attack TechniquesTesting MethodologiesSecurity RequirementsClient Application Testing
Certifications & Qualifications
CREST Qualification
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityGovernanceRisk MitigationOperational EffectivenessSecurity Community Participation
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Identify potential vulnerabilities within the bank's IT systems using penetration testing tools and techniques
- Develop and execute assessments, audits, and threat models across systems, applications, servers, and networks
- Communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- Collaborate with stakeholders and IT teams on emerging cyber-attack techniques, tools, technologies, testing methodologies, and security requirements
- Develop and maintain comprehensive penetration testing documents and reports, including remediation guidance
- Identify emerging vulnerabilities, exploit codes, and cyber-attacks to develop testing methodologies and assurance activities
- Deliver high-quality web, network, mobile, and client application assessments across projects
- Contribute to Statements of Work and turn security findings into meaningful action
- Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and support operational effectiveness
- Lead or guide team members through complex assignments and collaborate across business functions
- Identify and mitigate risk, strengthen controls, and support control and governance activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Holding a CREST qualification (or equivalent), or working towards one
- Experience delivering end-to-end penetration testing across web, network, and mobile environments
- Ability to engage with stakeholders, contribute to Statements of Work (SoW), and produce clear, actionable security reports
- Participation in the penetration testing or wider security community is desirable (for example bug hunting, Hack The Box, CTFs, or hackathons)
- Exposure to client or thick application testing and experience working to agreed project timelines is desirable
- Interest in emerging areas such as AI security testing is desirable
- Familiarity with scripting or programming is desirable; no specific languages required
- Ability to work in Knutsford or Manchester
- Ability to perform complex analysis, communicate complex information, influence stakeholders, and manage risk and controls