Job description
Location: Brentford or Newbury
Our Team:
At Vodafone Global Cyber Security, we help our customers remain secure and resilient in a world of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. We offer a unique combination of highly resilient networks, enterprise-class cloud platforms, advanced security systems and expert advice, helping limit the risks of a mobile workforce, such as commercial losses, regulatory breaches or threats to individuals, whilst enabling productivity and employee satisfaction. Joining us as a Penetration Tester, you can be part of empowering our Cyber Security function. The Future is exciting. Ready?
The role will be working within the Security Testing team as part of the Cyber Defence department. We are seeking talented people with a broad skillset to join our diverse and growing team of Penetration Testing Specialists. The Security Testing team are looking for enthusiastic individuals with experience in Cyber Security who want to apply and expand their knowledge in Penetration Testing.
Penetration testing makes up a key part of Vodafone’s strategy to ensure security for customers and colleagues. As a penetration tester you will embark upon a training and certification program to build on your existing experience within the field of computer security. You will be involved in the fulfilment of a variety of technical activities from test scoping, shadowing Senior Penetration Testers and, following training undertaking enterprise penetration testing activities.
With us you will be responsible for:
Undertaking testing activities in line with the Vodafone Security Testing Code of Conduct and associated policies.- Scoping a variety of engagements, from conventional applications through to more complex deployments.
- Penetration testing systems located across the globe, many with complex access requirements that require lateral thinking.
- Delivering high quality reports that address identify technical concerns, but also deliver insights that will be used by stakeholders throughout the business.
- Creating and maintaining tooling and documentation to assist in future engagements.
- Researching new tools and techniques to use internally.
Apply if you have:
A technical and/or cyber security background, penetration testing preferred.
- A curious, detail-oriented mind;
o able to think laterally around problems and troubleshoot issues
o able to identify trends and patterns in reported issues
- The ability to review documentation and policies and highlight gaps identified during testing.
- Good communication and skills, able to exchange technical information in relation to penetration testing to others, including non-technical stakeholders.
- A willingness to continue development, knowledge-share with the team and take part in industry events and training courses.
Our penetration testers benefit from:
- Predominantly remote working, with occasional travel to hub locations.
- Dedicated admin and development time, with routine team development time as well.
- Access to internal and external training resources.
- The ability to develop their skillset in the direction of their choosing.
- All other Vodafone benefits for the relevant career level.