This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Penetration Tester to join a dynamic team at Intertek NTA, based in Chatham, Kent.<\/p>\n
Do you have a computer related degree (or equivalent) and are looking for a role where you can build a career in Network\/ Cyber Security?<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you want to be part of a fast-growing, dynamic, successful team as part of a FTSE 100 company?<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you want to work for a company that rewards performance?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you answered yes to all of the above, we want to hear from you!<\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE ROLE This exciting opportunity includes, but is not limited to;<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 On the job training in the field of penetration testing, dealing with actual clients and doing real work from week one. Additional information<\/strong> In addition to generous annual holiday entitlement and pension contribution, you will participate in a company funded training and professional exam programme, which will help you grow and build on your existing knowledge and ability. Required skills and experience<\/strong>
\nThe role of Trainee Penetration Tester is an excellent role to build the foundation of your Cyber Security career. You will be learning a variety of testing tools to probe client applications, servers and other network devices with the ultimate aim of helping the client improve their security. You will be joining an established and friendly team who will be there to help you develop your knowledge and become a CREST qualified tester.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Working alongside a variety of people of all skill levels (from recent starters to some of Intertek NTA\u2019s most senior consultants and testers).
\n\u2022 Exciting and varied types of work, initially assisting senior colleagues, and then eventually leading projects ranging in size from a few days to a few months\u2019 work.
\n\u2022 As a Penetration Tester you will perform tests both internally (from within a client\u2019s network) and externally (over the Internet) against network targets (e.g. firewalls, servers, etc.), client systems (e.g. desktops, mobile devices, thin clients, etc.) and web applications.
\n\u2022 The role involves writing detailed and accurate reports to communicate test findings to clients, as well as phone calls with clients to confirm requirements and discuss test results.
\n\u2022 Training closely follows the Council for Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST) syllabus and you will be working towards the CPSA qualification and then CREST Registered Tester.
\n\u2022 Becoming a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CHECK Team Member is also an available path.<\/p>\n
\nThe Trainee Penetration Tester will work initially from our Chatham office, which is 40 minutes by train from London. Once an initial period of training is completed, there will additionally be some UK wide travel to deliver at client sites.<\/p>\n
\nABOUT YOU<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Demonstrable interest in network\/cyber security, and any of the following:
\nI. Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a computer-related discipline
\nII. Degree (or equivalent) in a scientific subject with some relevant work experience
\nIII. Experience of system administration or network management
\nIV. Application Development<\/p>\n