Role summary

The Commercial Solutions business unit of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence is an international supplier of Cyber Security solutions into sectors of industry and government where security really matters. With over thirty years experience of developing solutions for some of the most complex security problems, we have the necessary expertise to support our clients in identifying, understanding and mitigating the threats and challenges presented by the increasing importance of the cyberspace domain.

We are looking for experienced Penetration Tester to join a rapidly growing global security testing team providing a range of penetration testing services, including network and application penetration tests. In the UK, our focus is on highly skilled and bespoke Penetration Testing services across a range of private sector clients.

What you’ll be doing

As a Penetration Tester, you will be working on client projects within a highly skilled team. As part of the team you will be expected to:

•  Respond to client requests, anticipating and meeting client problems and needs using innovative approaches when applicable
• Deliver high quality work to meet client expectations and project deadlines
• Share knowledge with colleagues and assist team members with their objectives
• Respond to, and resolve, technical issues

• Work closely with the Penetration Testing team, and Penetration Testing Team Manager, identifying and resolving issues affecting the team

What we’re looking for
 

Essential:

• Previous experience in a Penetration Tester position
• Knowledge of performing Network and/or Web Application Penetration Testing
• An innovative and analytical approach to performing penetration testing, particularly of novel devices and environments
• Excellent technical presentation and reporting skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate the impact and importance of detailed technical information to a non-technical audience
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both within the UK and globally
• Current CREST Registered Tester or OSCP

Desirable:

• OSCP
• Programming skills and experience in one or more common web programming languages i.e. ASP, .NET, PHP, JAVA
• Skills and experience in application, operating system, database management operation, development, or security
• Exploit development or other in depth vulnerability research experience

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Security Clearance is required for this vacancy. If you are not currently Security Cleared, you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more guidance on National Security Vetting please click here.

About BAE Systems Applied Intelligence

We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cyber crime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation, and transform their operations.  We do this using our unique set of solutions, systems, experience and processes.

Our success is down to our people. The changing nature of our business means that we’re constantly looking for the brightest talent to help us fulfil our ambitions. As an experienced professional, we’ll entrust you with responsibility; this means that you’ll have client contact, variety and support from day one.

We'll encourage and support you to develop your skills and reward you as you grow. Whatever your area of expertise, you'll be much more than just a job title; you'll be an integral part of the business where your individual contribution makes a difference every day. Great minds deserve great rewards, so we also offer a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Applied Intelligence. Staying competitive in today’s global marketplace requires an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. We also welcome discussions about flexible working.

Division Overview: Commercial Solutions

BAE Systems has been in the business of protecting some of the world’s most important assets and networks for over 100 years. We apply the same techniques, intelligence and strategy used in defending nations and governments to businesses as well.  That’s us – Commercial Solutions - a division of BAE Systems that specializes in providing businesses around the globe with the products and services they need to stay protected in today’s connected world.

We offer a broad portfolio of on premise, managed and cloud-based products and services that are proven to protect our clients against financial crime and persistent cyber attackers. 

We aim to be a global industry-leading, cyber and financial crime products business and will do this by leveraging the BAE Systems brand and by delivering higher grade security solutions for our clients.