Penetration Tester

Penetration Tester

Location: London/Cheltenham/Edinburgh

Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires 5 years of continuous UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all these areas. We leverage industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to address each business challenge.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Accenture is consistently recognized worldwide for both business performance and our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

As Julie Sweet, our CEO, states, "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities."

This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role with exposure to both traditional and innovative enterprise IT, as well as custom operational technology systems. It offers a clear pathway to achieve NCSC certification and greater responsibilities.

You will lead and develop solutions to customer problems in an agile, innovative, and team-centric environment.

Skills and Experience Required

• Check Team Member status - must hold Check Team member exam
• Broad understanding of various penetration testing specializations, including infrastructure, applications, and cloud testing
• Ability to derive security requirements from functional objectives with limited knowledge of the underlying solution and customer/team direction

Communication Skills

• Ability to explain complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences
• Effective written communication for clear information and guidance
• Impactful presentation skills, articulating key points clearly

Critical Thinking

• Analyzing and evaluating information
• Using information to present solutions and make decisions

Partnership and Collaboration

• Managing internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Collaborating to ensure successful outcomes

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive an extensive benefits package including 25 days' vacation, private medical insurance, a car allowance (paid as cash), a bonus scheme, and 3 extra days leave annually for charitable activities.

Note: Flexibility and mobility are required, as there may be a need to spend time onsite with clients and partners to deliver exceptional services.