Penetration Tester jobs in London
What Is a Penetration Tester?
A penetration tester, also known as pentester or ethical hacker, has the authority to stimulate a cyber attack on a computer system in order to test the security of the device or systems in place. Pentesters will mimic the actions of cyber attackers who aim to hack into security systems thus uncovering any vulnerabilities in place.
As cyber attacks are becoming a frequent occurrence, penetration testers are being sought out, with this job being in high demand in the cyber security field. It is a challenging but rewarding career, and in order to succeed a broad range of technological knowledge and skills is expected from anyone considering a career in this field.
Main Duties of a Penetration Tester
Penetration testers, or ethical hackers, have a wide range of duties at work. The most common ones cover:
Reconnaissance - gathering data and intel of systems
Searching and scanning open ports
Exploiting systems using advanced tools
Preparing reports
Running virtualisation softwares
Main Required Skills for a Penetration Tester
Analytical
Adaptable
Good decision-making skills
Great oral and written communication skills
Quick thinking
London
London has been known as one of the world’s foremost financial hubs. London’s largest industry is finance, and the city contributes to about a quarter of the UK’s GDP.
People come from all over the world to do business in London. But London isn’t all business. It has a vibrant music scene, art scene and nightlife. It’s also a global centre for tertiary education. If you are a food lover, you’ll be pleased to know that London has a diverse and exciting food scene, from street markets to Michelin-starred restaurants.
If you prefer to see the sights, go and see Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum, the West End, Tower Bridge, the Tate Modern, Big Ben, the London Eye or The National History Museum.
Getting around
The city of London is known for its extensive public transport system, which includes buses, trains, the famous tube, the overground, DLR, and so on. Getting around the city is incredibly easy, especially when equipped with the right Transport apps, such as Google Maps or Citymapper. Financial services firms are typically located in the heart of London, mostly in two neighbourhoods: Canary Wharf and “The City”, at Bank Station. No matter where you are based in the city or in its outskirts, getting to work
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3 days ago
Construction Associate 1+ PQE- Top-ti...
London
Our ClientA top-tier law firm is seeking a skilled Construction Solicitor to join their exceptional Construction Department in Bristol o...
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3 days ago
3+ PQE ENRI Projects Associate- Leadi...
Greater London
Our ClientA prominent international law firm is seeking an exceptional Associate to join their ENRI Projects team in London. This is an ...
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3 days ago
Project Finance Senior Associate 6+ P...
Greater London
Our ClientA leading global law firm is seeking a talented Project Finance Senior Associate to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh. This...
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3 days ago
3-6 PQE Infrastructure Finance Associ...
Greater London
Our Client A prominent full-service law firm is seeking a driven Infrastructure Finance Associate to join their Infrastructure Finance t...
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10 days ago
5+ PQE Leveraged Finance Associate
London
Our ClientOur client, a top-tier UK law firm, is seeking a 5+ PQE Leveraged Finance Associate to join their high-performing, cohesive ba...
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10 days ago
Competition Senior Associate
London
Our ClientOur client, a leading law firm, is seeking a qualified Competition Senior Associate to join their growing competition litig...
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10 days ago
Competition Associate - NQ - 4 PQE
London
Our clientA well-established law firm, is seeking a motivated NQ - 4 PQE Competition Associate to join their expanding team. This role o...
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10 days ago
Corporate M&A Associate - 1-3 PQE
London
Our client, A leading international law firm, is seeking a 1-3 PQE Corporate M&A Associate to join their highly regarded London prac...
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10 days ago
Structured Finance Associate
London
Our clientA leading global law firm, is seeking a Structured Finance Associate to join their dynamic finance and real estate team in Lon...
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10 days ago
Private Equity Associate - 5+ PQE
London
Our ClientOur client, a leading private equity firm, is seeking a talented Private Equity Associate to join their London-based team. Th...