Python Job: Penetration Tester

At Trustmarque, our vision is to enable organisations to harness the power of digital technology. For over 30 years, we have helped organisations in the public and private sectors to work smarter, run their business more effectively and unlock the value of their IT investments.

Our mission is to support our customers to buy and use innovative technology to positively impact local communities across the UK. We’re always evolving to keep up with the pace of change – to understand the technology solutions, licensing options and methodologies. Our customers come to us time and time again for collaborative transformation that helps them make better IT decisions for long-term success.

Our people are at the heart of our customer-centric business and we have company values which have been defined by our people – About us – Trustmarque. There’s never been a better time to join Trustmarque, we are growing and investing and you can play your part in influencing the future of IT in the UK.

One of our values is “be diverse and inclusive” because we know that diversity of thought and experience positively benefits our ability to deliver work. We consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of sex, gender identity or reassignment, race, disability, religion or beliefs, age, or sexual orientation. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. During the application process, you’ll be given the option to share your personal characteristics and data with us. This helps us understand our candidate pool so we can do everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment process is fair and inclusive.

Job Summary

The position supports the continued growth within the Cyber Security Practice, and will ensure we are able to provide a wide range of services to our expanding customer base. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Cyber Security Practice, and will be an ambassador for Security Testing and our Cyber brand.

Accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Ensure your personal penetration testing qualifications remain up to date and in line with business needs.
• Ensure skills remain up to date in line with industry standards.
• Ability to provide and deliver a wide range of penetration testing services in line with business needs.
• Act as a leader in engagements working closely with customers.
• Coach and mentor more junior members of the team.
• Share knowledge and experience with other members of the Security Testing Practice team.

Qualifications and skills

Essential

• Proven track record of delivering a wide range penetration testing services.
• Ability to maintain UK security clearances as required by the business.
• Proficient in at least one scripting language, Bash, PowerShell, VB, Python etc.
• Demonstrable experience of the use of penetration tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit,
  BurpSuite etc.
• Solid understanding of the suite of TCP/IP protocols and the OSI model.
• Ability to adapt to complex ever changing environments and to quickly understand, and exploit to
  your advantage, such environments.

Desirable

• Achievement of suitable (for role level) of penetration testing qualification

Values & Behaviours

The individual must be able to demonstrate that they embody the following Trustmarque Behaviour and Values:

• Share Ambitions
• Strive to Improve
• Be Diverse and Inclusive
• Embrace Change
• Demonstrate Integrity

Standard benefits

As well as competitive rates of pay, we offer 25 days holiday (rising to 27), 2 volunteering days and 1 personal day plus bank holidays. We also provide a substantial benefits package which includes a company-matched pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave policies, the option to buy extra leave, a cycle2work scheme and more.