Job summary

Our client, a trusted and independent national capability in the technology telecommunication sector, is currently seeking Penetration Testers to join their innovative team in Birmingham.

Key skills required for this role

Penetration Tester, |Ethical Hacker, Vulnerability Researcher

Important

Penetration Tester, Vulnerability Researcher, Ethical Hacker, Red Team

Job description

Our client, a trusted and independent national capability in the technology telecommunication sector, is currently seeking Penetration Testers to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology to ensure the security of the UK's telecommunications networks, support the rollout of 5G, and contribute to the diversification of the telecoms supply chain market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting security evaluations to identify new and existing vulnerabilities in hardware, software, and platforms underpinning the UK's critical networks
• Performing penetration testing on carrier-grade telecoms equipment
• Testing for interoperability and relative performance in multi-vendor scenarios
• Collaborating with Lab Engineers, Software Developers, and the Vulnerability Research team
• Engaging with standards bodies, the National Cyber Security Centre, academia, Ofcom, Communications Service Providers, and telecom equipment vendors
• Supporting the latest ground-breaking cybersecurity and networking technologies on national and international scales
• Contributing to the creation of an industry-leading security facility

Job Requirements:

• Experience in penetration testing
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to work on projects with tangible national security impacts, we would love to hear from you.