Graduate Penetration TEster Stevenage, England
Job description
Who You Are / Your Next Challenge
Bulletproof, an innovative and expanding Cyber Security specialist, is looking to recruit Graduate Penetration Testers to join our growing team. Our graduate programme encourages you to both challenge and explore whilst shadowing on exciting and complex penetration testing projects.
With a structured development pathway focusing on training, mentoring and professional certification alongside extensive on the job experience, Bulletproof’s Graduate Penetration Tester programme will equip you with the pre-requisite skills and experience to forge ahead with a career within Cyber Security. Our graduate programme will provide support from a technical perspective with training from Senior Penetration Testers, Hack-the-Box pathways and an OSCP/CREST qualification, alongside building your consulting skillset through the opportunity to shadow projects and engage directly with clients in a commercial environment.
With a track-record of developing Graduate Penetration Testers into fully-fledged Penetration Testers, we believe this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of Bulletproof at a hugely exciting time. As a company, we are growing globally and have a reputation for delivering a first-class service; our Graduate Penetration Testers will be key in helping to continue delivering our services whilst providing an excellent Bulletproof experience as we grow further.
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Recruitment Process*
With a closing date of 31st March 2023, successful candidates will need to be able to start our Graduate role in Q3 this year, and our interview process will follow the below format on an individual basis subject to being selected to progress:
- 1st Stage: Time Restricted Capture the Flag Challenge (to be completed in your own time)
- 2nd Stage: Practical Assessment with an experienced Penetration Tester followed by Psychometric Testing (the Psychometric Testing will be completed in your own time);
- Final Interview
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What we’re looking for / Skills that will help you in the role*
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Networks, Information Security or other related technical disciplines;
- A passion for security and networks;
- Good knowledge and understanding of networking principles;
- Good knowledge of various operating systems;
- Good understanding of virtualisation;
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Excellent spoken and written communication skills with strong attention-to-detail and accuracy;
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to think laterally;
- Self-motivation with a commitment to continued development;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take on a fundamental role within the Penetration Testing team, who is keen to get involved in multiple tasks within an established growing international organisation, and provides amazing scope for both strategic and operational self-development.
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What you get in return:*
- 25 days annual holiday;
- An additional day’s annual holiday for your birthday;
- Company Pension contribution;
- Generous uncapped bonus scheme (available from Junior Level 2 onwards);
- Subsidized gym membership;
- Perkbox employee benefits platform;
- Frequent team events;
- Relaxed working environment;
- Private Healthcare (individual cover only);
- Financial support to study for and achieve additional penetration testing qualifications;
- Additional Learning Allowance Benefit – a reimbursable benefit of £100 per annum (or equivalent) for you to spend towards your personal career development;
- Flexible working policy.
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About Us*
Bulletproof is a trusted provider of innovative cyber security and people-powered solutions. Our cyber security services are the best way to stay ahead of the hackers, take control of infrastructure and protect business-critical data.
With our own in-house UK Security Operations Centre (SOC) and years of industry experience, we help to protect our customers from current and emerging security threats. We provide a full spectrum of cyber security services including CREST-certified penetration testing, 24/7 threat monitoring, compliance support and security training to help organisations protect against today’s evolving threat landscape.
Please note that as part of the recruitment process a criminal records check will be carried out by an authorised third party.
Interested?
If the role sounds like you, we invite you to upload a copy of your CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.
Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position. Bulletproof is unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore you must have the legal right to work in the UK. This will be checked throughout the recruitment process.
Strictly No Recruitment Agencies; any submission of resumes without prior request / engagement from Bulletproof Cyber Security will not be deemed as an introduction and therefore will not warrant an introduction fee.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
