Belfast Hybrid (2 days in office / client site as required)
Type:
Full-time | Flexible working hours | Hybrid
Applicants must be a UK or Irish citizen (or hold an equivalent status eligible for full UK security clearance) with 5 years of continuous UK address history.
Applicants will ideally be based in Northern Ireland (or can commute or relocate) to meet hybrid work and client site requirements. Sponsorship is not available.
Who we are:
Cyber Guarded Ltd is a long-established and independent cyber security company based in Belfast. As the premier NCSC-approved supplier for CHECK Penetration Testing in Northern Ireland, including Cyber Incident Exercising being conducted at the highest levels, along with Cyber Advisor - Cyber Essentials, we support clients across both public and private sectors.
As we continue to grow significantly, securing significant contracts across Northern Ireland, we're strengthening our technical team to meet demand. We are seeking skilled Penetration Testers who are either already Cyber Scheme Team Member (CSTM) or CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or have the technical ability and motivation to gain the above qualifications in the near future to achieve NCSC CHECK Penetration Testing status.
What You'll Do:
Perform infrastructure, web, cloud, and OT penetration testing
Produce clear, actionable reports and remediation advice
Engage with clients through the full testing lifecycle
Contribute to tooling, methodology, and internal R&D
What We're Looking For:
Hands-on experience in professional penetration testing
Either: Already hold CHECK Team Member or CHECK Lead status, or Have the technical depth and readiness to pursue the CSTM exam soon
Hold a UKCSC Professional Registration Title of Practitioner, Principal or Chartered in the Security Testing Specialism.
Strong working knowledge of networks, Linux/Windows, and web technologies
Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and Nessus
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills
What We Offer
Hybrid working - home-based with 2 days per week in our Belfast office or based on client site as needed for the duration of a penetration testing engagement.
Flexible hours and a supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
Monthly team lunches and quarterly team days out
Comprehensive pension and sick pay
23 Leave days and 10 statutory public holidays each year
Private Healthcare
Annual Specsavers optical vouchers
Exposure to a wide range of sectors, clients and technical environments.
Ongoing support for professional development and certifications.
Salary: up to 70,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
If you're looking to join a growing team delivering meaningful work across critical industries and want to make an impact without the bureaucracy, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 40,000.00-70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Canteen
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast BT12 7DG
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