Title: Check/CREST Team Member Consultant - Junior Consultant [J 1829B]
Summary:

This is a great opportunity for a security professional to join a leading Security consultancy. We are currently looking for Penetration Testers to join our rapidly expanding security team.

Main Content:

Candidates should have an understanding of all aspects of penetration testing, and a proven aptitude towards either network assessments or an understanding of web based applications. You will need to have used a variety of network security testing tools and exploits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action, as well as experience of manual penetration testing and an understanding of IP Networking in a security context. You will also need to have experience with security testing of Web based applications. CHECK or Crest are a benefit but not essential as full training will be given to enable the successful applicant to achieve these qualifications

 

Responsibilities / Duties

  • To undertake Technical Health/Vulnerability Tests, individually or as part of a team
  • To assist in maintaining CHECK Laboratory
  • To support Service Line and Sales process through pre-sales support and Bid input
  • To support Group IS and contribute to VEGA White Papers and research documents
  • To work towards achieving either Check or Crest certifications

 

Qualifications / Experience

  • Proven IT background
  • Experience of penetration testing in a commercial environment

 

Essential Skills

  • The planning and execution of penetration tests
  • Writing of test reports
  • An appreciation of the broader Information Security issues
  • The ability to manage staff
  • Current driving license
  • IT Literate with knowledge and experience of the full range of Microsoft Office applications

 

Desirable Skills

  • Broad Industry experience
  • Web/application test skills
  • Bid writing skills

 

Qualities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Adaptable
  • Proactive
  • Client facing

 

Benefits          

Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate.

 

Security

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work VEGA is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

Worldwide Locations:

Bristol or Welwyn Garden City based with significant travel to client sites.

Closing Date: for applications is 30 June 2010