Skills

Communication Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Ethical Hacking Kali Linux Burp Suite Test Security Testing Problem-solving Motivation Linux Windows

Job Specifications

Location: 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, were 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 Youll 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 Were 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 PS70,000 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, wed love to hear from you.

Please note: only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Skills

Penetration Test Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Burp suite OWASP

About the Company

Cyber Guarded is a vendor independent business which provides Cyber Security auditing and testing services. With almost 20 years' experience delivering technical cyber testing and information security assurance services across a variety of industries within both the private and public sector, we understand the complexities and complications of delivering cyber security services appropriate to an organisations unique environment. Some Partnerships included; Government Departments, Local Authorities, Health Trusts, Fire and... Know more