Security Testing Consultant

at  BAE Systems

LOCATION(S): UK, EUROPE & AFRICA : UK : GUILDFORD || UK, EUROPE & AFRICA : UK : LEEDS || UK, EUROPE & AFRICA : UK : LONDON

Job Title: Security Testing Consultant
Location: Leeds, Guildford or London, hybrid - Travel in between offices will be a necessity for this position
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Experience delivering security testing projects, ability to demonstrate comprehensive, practical knowledge of testing tools, techniques, and procedures.
• Understanding of client needs in terms of testing outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation.
• Self-starter with ability to identify problems early and develop solutions using own initiative.
• The ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise work appropriately.
• Technical skills with an interest in one or more of the following: adversary emulation, vulnerability discovery, reverse-engineering, emerging technology.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both within the UK and globally.
• Current CREST Registered Tester or OSCP.

• Delivery of end-to-end security testing engagements, including scoping and client wash-up meetings.
• Performing application testing, web and mobile tests, infrastructure testing, objective based tests, and intelligence-led tests.
• Production of detailed reporting and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Safe and responsible use of testing tools, ensuring controls are in place to limit risks during customer engagements.
• Developing improvements in terms of scripts, tools, or techniques to enhance the Security Testing team’s capabilities.
• Knowledge sharing with colleagues in other teams, including Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and the wider Security Consulting community.