CHECK Team Member  [J 2043]

Exciting opportunity for a CHECK Team Member to join a Green Light status CHECK Team, and develop their skills.

The role requires individuals to:

  • Have an understanding of all aspects of penetration testing, and a proven aptitude towards either network assessments or an understanding of web based applications
  • Have used of 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
  • Be experienced 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

  • Undertaking IT Health Checks / Vulnerability Assessments, individually or as part of a team
  • Producing Case Studies for each test
  • Assisting in maintaining the CHECK Laboratory
  • Supporting Service Development and the Sales process through pre-sales support, Bid input and Proposal writing
  • Supporting Group IS and contributing to VEGA White Papers and research documents
  • Work towards achieving either CHECK or CREST certifications

 

Qualifications / Experience

  • Proven IT background (Systems Support, Software Development)
  • Experience of penetration testing in a commercial environment

 

Essential Skills

  • Work with the Sales teams to provide bid input and work estimates to address customer requirements, adhering to company processes
  • Maintain regular contact with the office and provide Management Information as required
  • Plan and execute a test schedule
  • Manage customer expectations and provide daily updates of the testing activity.
  • Undertake technical tests following the agreed scope, utilising a standard build tool set of Network or Web App Security test tools
  • Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective action
  • Write a comprehensive and professional report of the testing activity outcome
  • Present the report content to customers in a professional manner
  • Undertake any reasonable requests to ad-hoc tasking requests in line with the skill set

 

Desirable Skills

  • Demonstrate an appreciation of the broader Information Security issues
  • Possess knowledge and experience of the full range of Microsoft Office applications
  • Hold a current driving license

 

Qualities

  • Proactive self-starter
  • Professional and Customer-focussed
  • Self Motivated and able to work autonomously, and within a Team when required
  • Flexible in the work schedule
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

 

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including 25 day 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.

 

Location

Bristol, UK

 

Closing date for application

03 February 2012